Tag: Labor Rights

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E-food Distributors Strike in Athens: Workers Demand Better Conditions and Labour Rights

E-food distributors in Athens are on a 24-hour strike, demanding better labor conditions and protection of their rights. The workers are protesting against the company’s attempt to undermine labor and insurance protections, calling for a Collective Labor Agreement, wage increases, and direct employment rather than contracting. They also seek improved health and safety measures and fairer work shifts. The strike highlights growing frustration over exploitation and the erosion of workers’ rights in the delivery sector.

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Nationwide General Strike in Greece on November 20: Transport and Key Sectors to Shut Down

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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Seamen’s Union Joins 24-Hour Strike on November 20 in Protest Over Housing Crisis and Labor Issues

The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) announced it will join a 24-hour strike on November 20, called by the General Confederation of Employees of Greece (GSEE). The strike aims to address the housing crisis, restore collective labor rights, and tackle the erosion of workers’ purchasing power, with Greek seamen particularly affected by these pressing issues.

Violent clashes occurred at the Ministry of Climate Crisis in Greece between seasonal firefighters and police forces, resulting in injuries to two firefighters and twelve police officers. The protesters were demanding permanent employment as their contracts expired following a challenging fire season. The incident escalated when police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, leading to multiple arrests and condemnation from labor groups.

Two Firefighters and 12 Police Officers Injured in Clashes at the Ministry of Climate Crisis (Video)

Violent clashes occurred at the Ministry of Climate Crisis in Greece between seasonal firefighters and police forces, resulting in injuries to two firefighters and twelve police officers. The protesters were demanding permanent employment as their contracts expired following a challenging fire season. The incident escalated when police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, leading to multiple arrests and condemnation from labor groups.

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Digital Work Card Pilot Phase to Begin in Tourism and Food Service Sectors on Wednesday

The pilot phase of Greece’s Digital Work Card will commence on Wednesday for the tourism and food service sectors. This measure, which aims to enhance worker protection by monitoring real-time working hours and ensuring fair compensation, will be fully implemented by March 1, 2025. The initiative, currently in use for 750,000 employees in various industries, is expected to extend coverage to approximately 1.5 million workers once it includes the food service and tourism sectors. During the interim period, the Ministry of Labour will conduct webinars to assist businesses with the transition.

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ETUC Report: Holiday Poverty Affects 1.5 Million Greeks, Millions Across Europe

An analysis by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reveals that 39.7 million workers in the EU, including 1.5 million Greeks, couldn’t afford a week’s holiday in 2022. This marks a rise in “holiday poverty,” with Greece having the third-highest percentage of affected workers. The ETUC emphasizes the need for collective bargaining to address this growing issue.

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Mitsotakis Shares Insights on NATO, European Defense, and Greece’s Tourism Boom in CNN Interview

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed a range of topics with CNN’s Julia Chatterley, including Greece’s commitment to NATO, European defense strategies, and the booming tourism sector. Addressing concerns from international relations to labor laws, Mitsotakis emphasized Greece’s active role on the world stage, while also dispelling myths about a six-day work week.