ADEDY, the Civil Servants’ Confederation, has announced a 24-hour strike for Tuesday, December 16, with the new state budget being the central point of contention. This mobilization will see the participation of various federations, labor centers, and unions across Greece. ADEDY has also expressed its solidarity with the ongoing protests in the agricultural sector.
Public Transport Workers’ Participation Still Unclear for December 16
As of now, there has been no official announcement from the mass transit workers’ unions regarding their participation in the December 16 strike. This leaves uncertainty about the extent of disruptions to public transportation services on Tuesday.
Work Stoppage for Athens Urban Transport on December 17
However, a work stoppage has been announced for Wednesday, December 17, affecting urban transport workers in Athens. This stoppage will take place from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The OASA Employees’ Union has called for this action.
Impact on Bus Services
The work stoppage on December 17 will not affect bus routes in the suburban areas of Eastern and Western Attica. For other routes, workers will cease operations from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The last bus services are expected to run before 10:00 AM, with normal service resuming after 6:00 PM.
Protest Rally in Syntagma Square
A protest rally in Athens is scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM on December 16 in Syntagma Square, coinciding with the ADEDY strike.
Key Details of the Strikes and Work Stoppages:
- December 16: 24-hour strike by ADEDY, federations, labor centers, and unions.
- December 17: Work stoppage by Athens urban transport workers from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Affected bus routes (Dec 17): All urban routes except those in Eastern and Western Attica.
- Last bus services (Dec 17): Before 10:00 AM, resuming after 6:00 PM.
- Protest rally (Dec 16): 6:30 PM, Syntagma Square, Athens.
The strikes and work stoppages are expected to cause significant disruptions across the country, particularly in public services and urban transportation in Athens. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.
Source: athensvoice.gr
