With the beginning of the academic year in Greece, demonstrations are resuming in universities nationwide to protest against the government’s decision to place on temporary leave and then fire some 1,500 college administration employees.
The national federation representing workers in the sector has called two 48-hour general strikes, from 10 until 13 September and another five-day walkout from 16 to 20 September, preventing students from registering at university.
‘We must not stand still’, said a statement issued by the federation. ‘We are going through the most critical time of our career given the immediate threat faced by 25% of administrative personnel of university to be laid off’.
(source: ANSA)
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