Greece Braces for Nationwide Strike on April 9

Greece volition grind to a halt connected Wednesday, April 9, 2025, arsenic workers from some the backstage and nationalist sectors signifier a 24-hour strike.

The action, called by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the Civil Servants’ Confederation (ADEDY), demands wage increases, the signing of corporate bargaining agreements, and solutions to the lodging situation and soaring outgo of living.

Who’s Joining the Strike? The mobilisation volition spot information from a wide scope of groups, including the Greek Air Traffic Controllers, seafarers, teachers, the Athens Labor Center, the Panhellenic Federation of Catering and Tourism Workers, and municipal employees. Meanwhile, journalists crossed each media outlets volition clasp their ain 24-hour onslaught connected Tuesday, April 8, pursuing a associated determination by the Panhellenic Federation of Journalists’ Unions (POESY) and different journalistic associations, lasting steadfast connected their sector-specific demands.

What About Public Transport? Bus and trolleybus workers volition articulation the onslaught with partial enactment stoppages, operating lone from the commencement of their shifts until 9:00 AM and from 9:00 PM until the extremity of their shifts. Trains, including suburban obstruction services, volition stay wholly immobilised passim the day.

As the state faces this question of concern action, citizens are advised to program accordingly for wide disruptions.