A nationwide strike is set to disrupt public services across Greece on May 13, after the country’s main public sector union announced a 24-hour walkout.
The strike, organized by the Civil Servants’ Confederation, is expected to affect a wide range of government operations, as employees protest over wages, working conditions, and planned institutional changes.
A central rally is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. in central Athens, where workers are expected to gather and voice their demands.
Key demands
At the core of the protest are calls for substantial pay increases and the restoration of the 13th and 14th monthly salaries, which were abolished during the country’s financial crisis. Workers argue that current earnings no longer keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Union representatives are also pushing for a reduction in working hours, proposing a 35-hour workweek structured as seven hours per day over five days.
Additional demands include stronger safeguards for stable employment and more effective measures to address inflation.
Concerns over reforms
The strike also reflects broader concerns about proposed changes to public sector rules, including disciplinary frameworks and potential reforms affecting job security.
Organizers say these measures risk undermining workers’ rights and could reshape long-standing employment protections.
With participation expected to be widespread, the strike is likely to cause significant disruption to public services nationwide, highlighting ongoing tensions between employees and the government over economic and labor policies.
