Greek Public Sector Strike on August 28 Over New Bill

Greece’s public sector is set to shut down on Thursday, August 28, as the country’s largest civil servants’ union, ADEDY, has announced a nationwide strike. The industrial action comes in protest against a government bill on disciplinary law for civil servants, which is due to be voted on in parliament.

ADEDY has urged all public sector employees to join a protest rally scheduled to take place in Syntagma Square, central Athens, at 10:00 a.m.

In its announcement, the union strongly criticized the proposed legislation, arguing it criminalizes trade union, social, and political activity by equating them with ordinary criminal offenses. It also condemned the planned abolition of the Secondary Disciplinary Council and the right to appeal, as well as the removal of employee and judicial representatives from disciplinary bodies.

The union further highlighted concerns over what it described as “excessively large fines” included in the bill. ADEDY has demanded the complete withdrawal of the legislation.

The strike is expected to cause significant disruption across the public sector, affecting administrative services, education, and other state-run operations.

Source: Tovima.com