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Greece
Trade Union Members Vandalize HQs of Greek Federation of Enterprises (photos)
Members of the Communist-affiliated labor union PAME sprayed red painted slogans on the walls of the headquarters of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) in Athens, on Tuesday.
The slogans called for a minimum wage of 751 euros per month,...
Greece
Trade Unionists Furious at Labor Law Changes Invade Greek Ministry (video)
Dozens of demonstrators invaded the Ministry of Labor in downtown Athens on Tuesday protesting against the government’s decision to amend the law on strikes.
According to reports, the demonstrators were members of the trade union PAME, affiliated to the Greek...
Economy
Thousands Across Greece Protest Against New Austerity Measures
Τhousands of people gathered in Athens and major cities across Greece on Friday to protest against the new round of austerity measures that the Greek government agreed on.
Five hours before the protest organized by PAME, a Greek Communist Party...
Greece
Labor Union Holds Rally in Omonia Square to Protest Obama Visit
Labor union PAME announced it will hold a rally in Omonia square, central Athens, on Tuesday, to protest the two-day visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to Athens.
The union criticizes the government for banning rallies and protests in central...
Greece
PAME Planning to Protest President Obama's Visit to Greece on November 15
As rumors soar that U.S. President Barak Obama is planning to make a "legacy speech" on his visit here in Greece in November 14-15, the KKE-affiliated PAME trade union is also planning to make a statement of their own...
Crime
Judge Suspends Proceedings on Tuesday for Trial of Golden Dawn Due to Scuffles, Rising Tension
Tuesday morning saw more disruptions of the trial into alleged criminal activities of the far-right political party Golden Dawn, as scuffles and tension between supporters and anti-fascists broke out inside and outside of the Athens Court, according to sources....
Greece
Greek Unions Protest Labor Reforms: 'Do Not Compromise With Poverty!'
On Monday evening the scene outside of the Greek parliament was a familiar one as some 7,000 trade union members gathered to protest in an effort to highlight the government's duty to protecting wages, pensions and to restore collective...
events
Heightened Police Presence as Unions Plan Demonstrations at Thessaloniki International Fair
As Thessaloniki gears up to open the Thessaloniki International Fair next weekend, police have taken a proactive approach to the situation as 3,000-4,000 police officers as well as 20 riot police squads and 50 motorcycle police from Athens will...
Greece
Demonstrations in Syntagma Square in Protest of the Multi-Bill Related to Austerity Measures
Demonstrations have taken over the streets of Athens on Sunday May 22nd, while the plenary session of the Parliament is meeting in order to vote on the multi-bill regarding the latest austerity measures.
The Unions marched towards Syntagma Square and...
Economy
Reactions: Greek MPs Vote on More Austerity Amid Strikes, Sit-Ins and Suspensions
The left-led SYRIZA government is rushing through a new wave of austerity measures ahead of a crunch Eurogroup meeting of eurozone creditors in Brussels on Monday. Thousands of Greek protestors took to the streets ahead of a vote in...