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Greek Seamen's Union Announce Extension of Strike; No Ferry Services for 4 Days

After walking off the job Tuesday, the seamen's union announced that same afternoon that they are extending their strike, which was originally planned to last 48 hours, for another two days. The strike is in protest of the new austerity...

Ships Docked at Greek Ports on Monday and Tuesday

Greece's seamen's federation (PNO) has started their 48-hour strike, which will keep ships docked from 6 am on Monday morning, November 2 to 6 am on Wednesday, November 4. In a press release, PNO calls on travelers to show understanding...

Panhellenic Seamen's Federation to Hold 48 Hour Strike

The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation announced that it would be holding a 48 hour strike starting on Monday, November 2 at 6 am. All Greek ferries will remain tied in ports across the country and no route will be serviced. Meanwhile,...

Greek Seamen Suspend Strikes for Easter Holiday

Striking Greek seamen will suspend any further industrial action to avoid disrupting ferry and freight services during the Easter holiday, their union said Wednesday. The Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) announced that all passenger ship routes will be serviced as of...

Greek Shipping Minister Proposes the Lifting of the Back-to-Work Order for Seamen

Greek Shipping & Aegean Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis on Monday recommended to the prime minister the lifting of the back-to-work order for seamen effective since February 6, 2013. Varvitsiotis underlined that a firm demand by the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) is...

Samaras Weighs Breaking Seamen's Strike

After using riot police last month to stop a nine-day Metro strike, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is reportedly considering issuing a mobilization order to stop a growing strike of seamen who have shut down ports and kept vessels...

Ferries to Stay Moored at Greek Ports as Seamen Launch Strikes

Ferries remained moored at ports across the country as Greek seamen launched rolling 48-hour strikes on Monday to protest at austerity reforms, radio reports said. The maritime transport strike, which is expected to last at least until Thursday, is expected...