The recent strike by employees of the National Steel Group, occurring less than four months apart, has once again brought the management and financial status of this industrial entity into focus. The recent protests by workers have arisen amid reports of two months of unpaid wages and uncertainty regarding the payment of benefits such as supplementary insurance, which have become one of the main points of dissatisfaction.
The Role of Ahmad Behkar Maram in the Crisis
Ahmad Behkar Maram, who previously served as the CEO of this company, continues to play an active role as the chairman of the board representing Bank Melli after being dismissed from this position, and he holds the main role in the management structure. According to documents, Behkar Maram has been at the center of labor protests for the second time in recent months. The deliberate halt of production lines and reduction of factory activity are part of Behkar's policy, ultimately leading to a decrease in the company's value and creating conditions for a sale under specific terms.
Corrupt Figures in the Management Structure
Among the individuals present in this corrupt structure, several managers are mentioned as influential figures. Kambez Goudarzi, the head of security, has reportedly played a central role in controlling the flow of information and dealing with critics, and is accused of threatening protesting employees and preparing biased reports.
Masoud Bani Naemeh, the deputy of human resources, has also been accused of intervening in extensive nepotistic hiring, altering personnel decisions, and interfering in tenders. Informed sources say that some organizational facilities and benefits have been allocated to his close associates.
Mostafa Eskandari, the new and local CEO of the company, has also become involved in the current corruption network. According to documents, his appointment has been accompanied by numerous ambiguities, and the increase in the number of assistants and widespread appointments during his short management period are among the points of criticism. Eskandari is said by informed sources to be part of Behkar's affiliated force, which is the reason for the increased influence of Behkar in the company's major policies.