[Greece] Nationwide shutdown on October 1 over labour law protests

In Greece, a nationwide shutdown is planned for October 1 as major trade unions, led by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the Civil Servants’ Confederation (ADEDY), call for a 24-hour nationwide strike, protesting a controversial new labour bill, Greek City Times reports.

The strike is supported by a wide coalition of unions. It is expected to disrupt public services, transportation, and schools, as workers demand fair working conditions and the withdrawal of the proposed legislation.

It has attracted widespread support from numerous unions, including:

• POEDHN (public hospital workers)

• PNO (Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation)

• OLME (secondary education teachers)

• OIELE (private school teachers)

• POE-OTA (local government workers)

• SATA (taxi drivers)

• Athens Commercial Employees’ Association

Public and private sector workers will participate, and ADEDY is reportedly mobilising public servants to join the action.

The unions are united in their opposition to the labour bill. They argue that it undermines workers’ rights and exacerbates workplace exhaustion. 

Their demands reportedly include:

• Withdrawal of the labour bill, particularly provisions on flexible working hours

• Establishment of a 35-hour workweek

• Reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries (Christmas and Easter bonuses)

• Restoration of free collective bargaining

• Decent wages and improved working conditions

The status of public transportation on October 1 is not yet clear, but announcements are expected in the coming hours. Disruptions to buses, metro, and other services are likely as unions finalise their plans.

As the nation prepares for the impact of the strike, unions are reportedly urging workers to take to the streets in a show of solidarity. The October 1 mobilisation reflects growing frustration with labour policies that critics argue are prioritising profit over people. The government continues facing pressure to address workers’ concerns and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Source: Greek City Times

In Greece, a nationwide shutdown is planned for October 1 as major trade unions, led by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the Civil Servants’ Confederation (ADEDY), call for a 24-hour nationwide strike, protesting a controversial new labour bill, Greek City Times reports.

The strike is supported by a wide coalition of unions. It is expected to disrupt public services, transportation, and schools, as workers demand fair working conditions and the withdrawal of the proposed legislation.

It has attracted widespread support from numerous unions, including:

• POEDHN (public hospital workers)

• PNO (Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation)

• OLME (secondary education teachers)

• OIELE (private school teachers)

• POE-OTA (local government workers)

• SATA (taxi drivers)

• Athens Commercial Employees’ Association

Public and private sector workers will participate, and ADEDY is reportedly mobilising public servants to join the action.

The unions are united in their opposition to the labour bill. They argue that it undermines workers’ rights and exacerbates workplace exhaustion. 

Their demands reportedly include:

• Withdrawal of the labour bill, particularly provisions on flexible working hours

• Establishment of a 35-hour workweek

• Reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries (Christmas and Easter bonuses)

• Restoration of free collective bargaining

• Decent wages and improved working conditions

The status of public transportation on October 1 is not yet clear, but announcements are expected in the coming hours. Disruptions to buses, metro, and other services are likely as unions finalise their plans.

As the nation prepares for the impact of the strike, unions are reportedly urging workers to take to the streets in a show of solidarity. The October 1 mobilisation reflects growing frustration with labour policies that critics argue are prioritising profit over people. The government continues facing pressure to address workers’ concerns and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Source: Greek City Times