Greece stopped by 24-hour general strike over cost of living – DW – 11/20/2024
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Greece ground to a halt as a general strike stopped trains, ships and other transport around the country. Unions have called for the government to raise wages and do more to combat high inflation.

Summary

A 24-hour general strike in Greece on Wednesday shut down transport, schools, and government offices as workers protested high living costs.

Unions are demanding a 10% pay raise and the return of holiday bonuses cut during Greece’s financial crisis.

They accuse Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of not doing enough to tackle inflation, despite recent minimum wage increases.

Hospitals operated on emergency staff, while protests and marches were planned.

Many say wages have not kept up with the rising costs of energy, food, and rent.

  • db0English
    42•1 month ago

    Unfortunately a one-day strike is not a problem for the system which is why they usually don’t lead to anything. Do an indefinite one and then see.

    • FenrirIIIEnglish
      66•1 month ago

      A one-day is a warning that the people are organized. It’s a shot across the bow.

      • db0English
        16•1 month ago

        I’ve seen way too many one-days in Greece to get excited…

        • @[email protected]English
          4•1 month ago

          Can confirm, they are not even taken seriously. Few are those that do strike.

          Public transport pretty much operates as expected for the most part. Liners just push their schedule at 2300, literally just pushing the schedule 2-3 hours ahead. The maritime industry’s union is run by general managers and hypocrites… If you do strike, you are pretty much flagged as you stand out so much. :)

          This country is literally a joke.