The General Confederation of Greek workers (GSEE), the union of civil servants (ADEDY) and unionists affiliated with the KKE communist party began their first face-off with the young Greek coalition government.
These unions have prevented flights, created havoc with local transportation and have closed the services of public offices. The demonstrations are occurring in about sixty five cities and villages including Athens.
The strike includes air traffic controllers, hospital workers, ship workers and even tax collectors.
Unionist Despina Spanou… “We call on everyone to take part in the strike and resist the austerity measures that hurt Greek people and the economy,”