In one of the largest strikes in recent years, thousands of Greeks joined the protest rallies and sent a strong message against the neo-liberal labor law that abolishes basic rights for workers such as paid overtime work and 8-hour work.
Athens – Massive demo from communist groups against the labor bill of @kmitsotakis govt. #απεργια_10Ιουνη pic.twitter.com/odQDQB4JiD
— Dimitris Rapidis (@rapidis) June 10, 2021
24h general #strike in #Greece. Thousands join protest in Athens against the conservative government’s draft labor bill. #απεργια_10Ιουνη pic.twitter.com/wI6xIBPqzB
— Savvas Karmaniolas (@savvaskarma) June 10, 2021
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The 24-hour strike organized by unions of the public and private sector paralyzed Greece and caused disruptions in public transport.
Just a small sample of the #GeneralStrike in Greece against the new labour laws banning the 8hrs w. day and penalising trade unionism.#Greece #Strike #απεργια_10Ιουνη pic.twitter.com/sh1ZtY7vO9
— Dr Elena Papagiannaki (@ElenaPapagiann5) June 10, 2021
Wednesday night, the Labor Ministry’s omnibus bill was approved in principle during a discussion at committee level in Parliament.
The bill was approved by ruling New Democracy, while main opposition SYRIZA, Movement for Change (KINAL), Communist Party KKE Greece and MeRA25 voted against it. Greek Solution party reserved judgment.
The labor bill will next be discussed and voted during an upcoming plenary session.
Some trade unions and left parties threaten with a new strike in the near future.
