Stefanos Kasselakis, president of the Movement for Democracy, visited Athens' cleaning workers on Christmas morning to wish them a Merry Christmas and thank them for their dedication. Sharing the visit on social media, he praised their efforts in maintaining the city's cleanliness and public hygiene during the festive season.
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Greece is experiencing a wave of nationwide strikes this week as workers across various sectors mobilise for better wages and working conditions. From 22 to 25 October, key actions include a 48-hour strike by the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation demanding a 12% salary increase, a 24-hour school closure on 23 October due to a strike by the Greek Teachers' Federation, and a strike by school cleaning workers on 24 and 25 October. These actions underscore growing discontent among workers, with educators and maritime workers seeking significant improvements to their labour rights and compensation.