Protests have been held against employment reforms (Michael Varaklas/AP)Widespread strikes in Greece have brought public transport and other services to a halt. Members of the country’s largest unions have protested against employment reforms they argue will make flexible workplace changes introduced during the pandemic more permanent. The 24-hour protest also disrupted public hospitals and ferry services to the Greek islands. They fear it will allow employers to get out of paying overtime and set schedules that are disruptive to workers’ lives. Several demonstrations took place in Athens and other cities.

Source: Irish Independent June 10, 2021 12:16 UTC