October 28 is among the mandatory public holidays. On such days, employment is prohibited, as is business operation, except for companies that are legally allowed to open on Sundays and official holidays.

The protest is triggered by a new bill from the Ministry of Labor, which increases the daily working limit to 13 hours.

Greece’s largest labor union has announced a general strike on October 1 against a government bill allowing 13-hour daily shifts. The union demands a 37.5-hour workweek instead, with polls showing strong worker support for shorter hours and collective agreements

More than 15 years after the onset of the economic crisis, wages remain stagnant at levels that fail to guarantee a basic standard of decent living, according to the report's findings

The survey found that 52% of respondents work additional hours beyond what is outlined in their contracts.

As of now, there is no official announcement on whether workers in public transport systems will join the strike, leaving questions about the availability of buses, metro, and trams on the day.

Unions have declared a nationwide strike in Greece on April 9, demanding action on the cost of living crisis and the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries.

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