Summary

A 24-hour general strike in Greece on Wednesday shut down transport, schools, and government offices as workers protested high living costs.

Unions are demanding a 10% pay raise and the return of holiday bonuses cut during Greece’s financial crisis.

They accuse Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of not doing enough to tackle inflation, despite recent minimum wage increases.

Hospitals operated on emergency staff, while protests and marches were planned.

Many say wages have not kept up with the rising costs of energy, food, and rent.

  • otp@sh.itjust.works
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    28 days ago

    Sorry, I’m not American.

    But you’re just starting now? How would you know how easy it is or isn’t already?

    • Clinicallydepressedpoochie@lemmy.world
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      28 days ago

      Miss me with your bullshit. You can support the cause now, no matter where you live, or you can be another negative force in a sea of negativity.

      I won’t waste my time with you, though, that’s for sure.