The executive committee of the civil servants' union federation ADEDY has decided to declare a 24-hour nationwide strike on Thursday, September 21, in opposition to the government's proposed new labour law.
In an announcement, ADEDY demanded that the legislation be withdrawn and called on members to participate in rallies on the same day throughout the country.
The trade union federation also intends to organise a protest rally on Klafthmonos Square in Athens, on Thursday at 10:30.

Deckhands and other seamen to join Thursday's strike action

The Panhellenic Union of Deckhands of the Merchant Marine (PENEN) on Tuesday announced a 24-strike on Thursday, September 21, against the government's proposed new labour law.
PENEN said the new legislation imposes a 13-hour day and 78-hour week, abolishes breaks in the workplace and slashes a series of benefits while promoting flexible forms of labour and even further undermining the eight-hour day, five-day week and Sunday holidays in major sectors.
It also criticises the introduction of zero-hours contracts and gig working.
PENEN is organising a rally at 10:00 on Thursday at the Piraeus Labour Centre in Karaiskaki Square, followed by a protest march.
Other seamen's unions (engineers, cooks etc) will also be joining the strike action.

Air traffic controllers and Athens buses announce strike

The air traffic controllers' union announced its decision to join a 24-hour strike called by the civil servants' union federation ADEDY next Thursday, in opposition to the new labour law introduced by the government.

The Athens Public Transport Organisation (OASA) staff union announced that it will participate in strike action called by the Athens Labour Centre on Thursday, in protest against planned changes to labour law.
Public transport buses in the Greek capital will run between 9:00 and 21:00 on Thursday, due to work stoppages at the start and end of the shifts. Buses routes operated by KTEL intercity buses will run as normal.
The public transport workers are demanding that the draft legislation be withdrawn, as well as safety for staff and passengers, renewal of bus fleets and other demands.