Greece Faces Major Disruption as Unions Protest 13-Hour Workday Proposal

Greeces unions launched a 24-hour strike action against a proposed optional 13-hour workday, causing widespread disruption in Athens and across the country, particularly affecting public transport and services.

• On Tuesday, transport and services in Greece were severely disrupted as unions enacted a 24-hour strike action, protesting the governments controversial 13-hour workday proposal.
• The mobilization resulted in the shutdown of public and municipal services, paralyzing ferries and trains, while urban transport in Athens operated on reduced hours.
• This strike action marks the second major disruption in Greece this month, reflecting growing discontent among workers regarding labor conditions and work hours.