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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Greek taxi drivers in Athens and Thessaloniki are offering free transport to citizens attending memorial rallies for the victims of the Tempi rail disaster. As part of a broader strike and work stoppage, participating taxis—marked with special stickers—will provide complimentary rides to designated gathering points. This initiative reflects the solidarity of Greece’s taxi drivers with the victims’ families and the ongoing call for justice on the two-year anniversary of the tragedy.
Transport workers across Attica will stage a 24-hour strike on Friday in remembrance of the victims of the Tempi railway disaster, which occurred two years ago. The strike, organized by taxi, bus, trolleybus, and rail unions, aims to honor the 57 lives lost while also advocating for improved safety measures. Public transport will be heavily disrupted, with limited metro, tram, and electric railway services running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to allow citizens to attend a commemorative gathering at Syntagma Square.
Greek secondary school teachers are holding a three-hour work stoppage today, February 17, protesting against the establishment of Onassis schools. The OLME has called for a demonstration at Syntagma Square, while meetings with political leaders have been ongoing since January to advocate for public education and pedagogical freedom.
Taxi drivers in Athens will stage a six-hour work stoppage today, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, protesting the new Road Traffic Code (RTC). Organized by the Taxi Drivers’ Union of Attica (SATA), the strike will include a rally and march towards the Ministry of Transport, with drivers demanding the right for commercial taxis to use bus lanes. The protest aims to raise awareness of the bill’s impact on their sector.
Athens taxi drivers, represented by their union SATA, plan a work stoppage on January 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a protest march to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The action aims to advocate for changes in the traffic code, allowing loaded taxis to use bus lanes.
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.