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.
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