Greek workers protest draconian employment legislation
Workers in Greece are protesting draconian new labour laws imposed by the conservative New Democracy (ND) government.
Two national strikes took place in Greece last week. The first of these, called by the private sector General Confederation of Trade Unions (GSEE), took place on May 4. On May 6, the ADEDY public sector federation called out its members. The May 6 strike was endorsed by the Athens Workers’ Centre which represents private sector workers in the capital.
Workers holding the banner of the National Research Foundation Union at the May 6 demonstration in Athens reading, “Hands off the 8 hour day Permanent and steady and employment Social insurance for all” (credit: foititesksana-Instagram)