A seafarers ‚and civil servants‘ strike has caused significant traffic disruptions in Greece today. Numerous islands remained cut off from the outside world because the ferries did not leave. In addition, trains and metro lines in Athens were on strike, and school lessons were also canceled.
The staff of the state hospitals took part in the protests with short work stoppages – however, these strikes only lasted a few minutes because of the coronavirus pandemic, as the public broadcaster ERT reported.
The unions are demanding more money and the hiring of additional civil servants. Because of the pandemic, more staff should also be made available for the hospitals.
