48-Hour Strike
Greece
Greek Doctors and Hospital Employees on 48-hour Strike
The doctors and employees of the Greek public hospitals announced that they are going on a 48-hour strike this Wednesday and Thursday. The strike is a reaction to the demands of both troika and the Greek government. In particular,...
Greece
Thousands Rally Against Suspensions
The big rally that took place on September 18 at Syntagma in Athens, Greece, by the Civil Servants’ Union, ADEDY, where numerous protesters had gathered against the plan to suspend and fire public workers, was converted into an anti-fascist...
Greece
Dockworkers to Go Ahead With Strike
Greek dockworkers will push ahead with a two-day strike starting Tuesday, despite pleas from government and sector officials to call off the protest, which is seen as dealing a blow to the country's vital tourism industry.
Dockworkers said Monday they...
Greece
Seafarers' Union and Minister for Development Reach No Agreement
Τhe meeting between the seafarers’ union, PNO, and the Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping, Anna Diamantopoulou, proved fruitless once again today. No agreement was reached between the two, which means that passengers across Greece are left waiting for...
Economy
Tax Officials Stage 48-Hour Strike
Greek tax officials began a 48-hour walkout Thursday to protest wage cuts and other reform measures, even as Greece struggles to meet revenue targets it has promised international creditors.
The strike closed tax offices around the country on the last...