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
    17•4 hours 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
      14•2 hours ago

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

      • db0English
        2•2 hours ago

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