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Thousands Protest Labor Law in Athens General Strike

10/14/2025

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Thousands of demonstrators marched in Athens on Tuesday to protest a labor law, the month's second general strike.
The 24-hour strike disrupted ferry services and reduced public transport, with no trains operating.
Labor unions say the law allows longer shifts and could expose workers to abuses.
ADEDY, the civil servants' union, says it undermines the eight-hour workday and family life.
The legislation is set for a parliamentary vote on Wednesday.

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Thousands of demonstrators marched in Athens on Tuesday to protest a labor law, the month's second general strike.
The 24-hour strike disrupted ferry services and reduced public transport, with no trains operating.
Labor unions say the law allows longer shifts and could expose workers to abuses.
ADEDY, the civil servants' union, says it undermines the eight-hour workday and family life.
The legislation is set for a parliamentary vote on Wednesday.