Municipal services across Greece ground to a halt on Friday, March 21, as workers launched a 24-hour nationwide strike organized by POE-OTA, demanding permanent jobs for those in ESPA-funded social programs. A protest rally is set for 11 a.m. outside the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, with a march to follow. Meanwhile, teachers under OLME will stage a three-hour work stoppage, protesting disciplinary measures tied to evaluations.
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In Athens, healthcare workers and nurses launched a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, halting services in public hospitals to protest severe staff shortages that have pushed the system to its breaking point. “Emergency rooms are in chaos,” warned POEDIN. Meanwhile, a nationwide strike for social workers is set for Friday, March 21, organized by ADEDY to mark World Social Work Day, with a rally planned at the Ministry of Social Cohesion & Family Affairs.
A nationwide strike in Greece on February 28 will severely disrupt travel as public transport, ferry, and air travel employees participate in a 24-hour work stoppage to mark the anniversary of the Tempi train disaster. Expect significant disruptions to metro, bus, train, and air travel, with limited or no service throughout the day. Travelers are advised to contact their airlines, travel agents, or local authorities for updates and alternative arrangements.
Due to a 24-hour general strike called by the Civil Servants’ Confederation, Greek airlines AEGEAN and SKY express have announced cancellations and rescheduling of flights on February 28, impacting both domestic and international travel.
Greek journalists and public health workers staged a 24-hour nationwide strike on 18 February 2025, protesting unpaid wages and job insecurity. Media professionals, led by POESY, halted work in solidarity with colleagues left unpaid for months, while healthcare unions ADEDY and PDEDN demanded fair wages, permanent contracts, and full staffing in public hospitals. A demonstration was held in Athens outside media offices, highlighting the growing labour unrest in Greece.
ADEDY, Greece’s civil servants’ union federation, has announced a 24-hour strike on February 28 to mark the second anniversary of the tragic Tempi train crash. The union is calling on all member organizations and workers to join the strike and demand justice for the victims, highlighting the need for accountability and improved railway safety.
Greece is bracing for a nationwide 24-hour strike today, November 20, as unions protest against stagnant wages, rising living costs, and weakened labor rights. The strike, organized by GSEE and ADEDY, will disrupt public transport, healthcare services, and education, with major rallies planned in Athens. Key demands include wage increases, affordable housing initiatives, and the restoration of collective labor laws, as workers across sectors join the call for action.
Schools will be closed across Greece tomorrow due to a 24-hour strike by public and private sector workers protesting the rising cost of living and demanding better wages and working conditions. Teachers are joining the strike, impacting both public and private schools.
Greece will experience a nationwide general strike on November 20, 2024, as public and private sector unions ADEDY and GSEE unite in a 24-hour walkout. The strike will disrupt public transport and ferry services while workers demand wage increases, labor rights, and enhanced social policies. Demonstrations are planned across the country, with a major rally in Athens at Klathmonos Square.
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