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

Young people today work harder than ever before but, unlike previous post-war generations, they don’t know if they will ever own a home, support a family, or manage to save a single euro

Greek working hours were the longest in the European Union in 2024, averaging 39.8 hours weekly, according to data released by Europe’s statistical authority, Eurostat. The figures showed Greek employees clocked six hours more than the average EU, which stands at 36 hours per week. The data places them well ahead of their counterparts in […]