Public transport strikes to continue all week

More public transport strikes are expected in Athens throughout the coming week as workers continue protest action against government plans for wage cuts and involuntary staff transfers.

Strikes announced so far include a 24-hour strike on Monday by all means of public transport, except buses that will run on a reduced schedule between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

This will be followed by a four-hour work stoppage by all means of public transport on Tuesday, between the hours of noon and 4:00 p.m. and a further 24-hour strike by all means of public transport on Wednesday.

For Thursday there is a decision by Athens buses to only run between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. but decisions by other groups of public transport workers are still pending.

Finally, there will be another four-hour work stoppage on all means of public transport on Christmas Eve between noon and 4:00 p.m.