Greece strikes

Both the soaring inflation and the low wages mean Greek workers are struggling to make ends meet

Mass transit systems are usually affected, especially in the greater Athens-Piraeus area, although bus and metro services will be curtailed but not fully halted

Schools and public transport in Greece may also be affected due to union participation in the 24-hour general strike.

School classes in Greece as well as public transport may be affected by a nationwide strike scheduled for Nov. 20.

Several unions in Greece from different sectors will go on strike between Tuesday, October 22, through Friday, October 25, to press for a series of demands

The Greek teachers' union has declared the 24-hour strike for kindergarten and elementary schools to draw attention to their demand for higher wages and better work conditions

Travelers and commuters will be affected by a 24-hour general strike for May Day on Wed. with demonstrations planned in central Athens and Thessaloniki in the morning.

Unions are demanding wage increases, the reinstatement of collective bargaining agreements and measures against cost-of-living hikes

The industrial action will take place a day before a 24-hour nationwide strike has been called in the country

Greece’s civil servants' union has declared a 24-hour nationwide strike for May 21 in reaction to the rising cost of living.

One of the most remarkable sites in Greece, the Petralona Cave where a prehistoric skull was found, has reopened to the public

Strike called by union of air traffic controllers ruled illegal

No ferries, flights, trains or taxis in Athens on Wednesday after labor unions announced a 24-hour nationwide strike