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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Strikes shut down much of Greece

Just as the Greek power company (DEH) and striking unions negotiated a compromise limiting the length of black outs hitting the country, other striking workers brought the country to a halt with a three -hour stoppage that saw banks, public transport and public other services shut down today.

Tomorrow sees the start of a 48 - hour stoppage by lawyers, doctors, chemists and court officials. Bank workers are also set to strike on Thursday and Friday. The current wave of stoppages and demonstrations are set to culminate in a nation wide protest on the 19th March, one day ahead of the parliamentary vote on the conservative government's controversial pension reform plans.

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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Pension reforms

Pension reforms, originally uploaded by Teacher Dude's BBQ.

"Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis promised yesterday to carry through with pension reforms, despite strong union protest, saying an overhaul of the ailing system was imperative."

Kathimerini

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Pensions strike to paralyze country

Pensions strike to paralyze country
The country is set to grind to a halt today as public transport and state services shut down, joining a 24-hour general strike launched by unions in opposition to the government’s planned pension reforms.

Bus services will be suspended all day. Trolley buses will operate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the metro, tram and urban electric railway (ISAP) will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

No aircraft will leave or arrive at Athens International Airport as air traffic controllers join the strike. Ports will not be served either.

Public service offices and banks will remain closed, as will schools. Hospitals will only handle emergency cases. Engineers and lawyers will be staying at home too. And there will be a media blackout as journalists join the action.

Traffic will be restricted in central Athens as two protest rallies are planned. The main one is to begin at 11 a.m. at the Pedion tou Areos and culminate outside Parliament. The second rally is to be held in Omonia Square.

The adverse weather forecast for tomorrow – it is expected to snow in central Athens – will probably result in a smaller turnout than the last general strike in December, which attracted some 100,000 protesters.

Employment and Social Security Minister Fani Palli-Petralia reportedly gave Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis her proposals for pensions reform. Karamanlis is to unveil the final proposal on Friday.

Source: ekathimerini.com

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General strike and marches

General strike and marches, originally uploaded by Teacher Dude's BBQ.

To protest the Greek government's policies on pension rights, privatisation and the Siemens and Zaxolpoulos scandals (see here and here) that have rocked the country over the last few weeks.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

The city stopped

Yesterday there were massive demonstrations and strikes throughout Greece as people protested against proposed government changes to the state pension system. Thessaloniki was no exception as one of the biggest marches I ever seen snaked it's way around the centre of the city.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Protest march in Thessaloniki

All photos by Teacher Dude

Today there were massive demonstrations and strikes throughout Greece as people protested against proposed government changes to the state pension system (see here in Greek and here in English). Thessaloniki was no exception as one of the biggest marches I ever seen snaked it's way around the centre of the city.

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Thursday, November 29, 2007

Teachers protesting changes in the state pension scheme

Teachers protesting changes in the state pension scheme, originally uploaded by Teacher Dude's BBQ.