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Thousands Strike In Greece For Higher Wages

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Workers in the sports sector in Greece, some of whom have been employed for 19 years, are demanding recognition and better conditions. A meeting with the Ministry of Labor is scheduled for May 18th to discuss these issues. The Athens Association of Judicial Officers announced an all-day work stoppage for tomorrow. The Panhellenic Federation of Judicial Employees associations also announced a strike. The action follows the implementation of security measures in courts. Thousands of workers in Greece have gone on strike to demand wage increases and improved working conditions. Protesters used tear gas in Takism Square to manage large crowds. Demonstrators are also calling for an end to ongoing wars. The strike is described as a movement for labor rights in the region. Protesters also called for an end to wars and expressed solidarity with Palestinians.

Workers in the sports sector in Greece, some of whom have been employed for 19 years, are demanding recognition and better conditions. A meeting with the Ministry of Labor is scheduled for May 18th to discuss these issues. The Athens Association of Judicial Officers announced an all-day work stoppage for tomorrow. The Panhellenic Federation of Judicial Employees associations also announced a strike. The action follows the implementation of security measures in courts. Thousands of workers in Greece have gone on strike to demand wage increases and improved working conditions. Protesters used tear gas in Takism Square to manage large crowds. Demonstrators are also calling for an end to ongoing wars. The strike is described as a movement for labor rights in the region. Protesters also called for an end to wars and expressed solidarity with Palestinians. Demonstrators held the US President and Israeli Prime Minister responsible for the rising cost of living. The demonstration included participants expressing solidarity with Palestinians and calling for an end to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Sources · 7 independent

Parapolitika FM

“Υπάρχουν εργαζόμενοι πάγω του αθλητισμού, 1500 εργαζόμενοι που δουλεύουν 19 χρόνια. Και COVID, λοιπόν, εδώ μου στον ελμίνημα τώρα.”

ERT Voice of Greece

“the Athens Association of Judicial Officers announced an all-day stoppage of work tomorrow, and the Panhellenic Federation of Judicial Employees associations also announced a strike”

BBC Arabic

“thousands of workers are on strike and thousands have come out to demand higher wages and improved working conditions and an end to wars.”

BBC Arabic

“In Greece, thousands of workers have gone on strike, and thousands have come out to demand wage increases and improved working conditions and an end to wars.”

BBC Arabic

“في اليونان أضرب آلاف العمال عن العمل وخرج آلاف للمطالبتي برفع الأجور وتحسين ظروف العمل وإنهاء الحروب”

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