Following the morning rally at Syntagma, which drew thousands of students and pupils, another assembly is scheduled for 7:00 PM in Tempi, organized by labor unions and federations from both the private and public sectors.
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Greece braces for nationwide protests on February 28, marking two years since the tragic Tempi train disaster. Authorities are deploying over 5,000 police officers and implementing strict security measures to ensure safety during the anticipated demonstrations, where workers across various sectors will demand justice and accountability for the victims.
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.
Train services across Greece will face disruptions on Friday due to a three-hour work stoppage by workers’ unions from 12:00 to 15:00. Several routes, including Piraeus-Kiato and Thessaloniki-Larissa, are canceled, while the Athens-Thessaloniki line will operate normally. Passengers are advised to check updates via Hellenic Train’s official channels.
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.
The annual march in Thessaloniki commemorating the 1973 Polytechnic uprising concluded with clashes as rioters threw Molotov cocktails at police. The peaceful protest, attended by student groups, unions, and citizens, featured flag burnings and wreath-laying ceremonies before escalating into tensions near Egnatia Street. Police responded with tear gas and flashbangs, dispersing the small group of masked individuals.
Greek ferry crews ended their four-day strike early on Friday, resuming service in the afternoon to ease holiday weekend travel. The seamen’s union secured government concessions on fines for labor violations and unemployment benefits, though they continue to pursue a 12% pay increase. The strike underscores union efforts to restore labor rights rolled back during Greece’s austerity period.
The General Confederation of Employees of Greece (GSEE) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike on November 20, 2024, coinciding with World Day for Decent Work. The strike aims to advocate for improved working conditions, fair wages, and the elimination of discrimination. GSEE emphasizes that “dignity at work means dignity in life,” highlighting its commitment to ensuring safe and equitable work environments for all employees.
Greece’s train workers are set to launch a work stoppage and a 24-hour strike in…