Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Greek General Strike Halts Services Over Labor Law
Greek workers are on strike because of a new law.
This law would allow people to work up to 13 hours each day.
The workers are protesting against this, and it's causing problems with things like buses and trains.
The workers worry this law disregards their rights and will disrupt a healthy work-life balance.
Thousands of Greek workers participated in a 24-hour general strike.
Protests were held against the proposed 13-hour workday in labor laws.
Transport services in Athens and Thessaloniki were halted.
Unions are protesting the disregard of workers' rights.
The new law is expected to be passed this month.
- Who
- Thousands of Greek workers
- What
- A general strike
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Greece, including Athens and Thessaloniki
- Why
- Protest against labor law introducing 13-hour workday
Trade Unions & Workers
Government
Work Hours
Trade Unions & Workers
Oppose extended work hours, citing work-life balance concerns and worker rights.
Government
Government claims the 13-hour rule will be applied in 'exceptional' circumstances.
- Event
- General strike and protests
- Location
- Greece
- Participants
- Thousands of workers
- Reason
- Opposition to labor law
- Key Issue
- 13-hour workday
- Disruptions
- Transport, schools, hospitals halted
Sources
Greek ferries and trains halted as thousands protest over working hours
Greek Ferries, Trains Halted As Thousands Protest Over 13-Hour Workdays
‘Modern slavery’: Greek workers stage massive strike against 13-hour workday plans
'Modern Slavery': 13-Hour Workday Sparks Mass Protests Across Greece
