General strike in Greece over working hours disrupts travel
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Transport and public services in Greece have been disrupted by a 24-hour general strike against government plans to introduce a 13-hour workday.
Breakdown
- A nationwide general strike in Greece has halted trains, ferries, and taxis.
- Public and private sector workers are protesting proposed changes to labour laws. 7s
- The strike has disrupted services in schools, courts, hospitals, and municipalities. 23s
- Proposed laws would allow shifts up to 13 hours and cap overtime at 150 hours per year. 38s
- Unions are demanding a 37.5-hour work week and the return of collective bargaining. 56s