GSEE, Adedy work stoppage Thursday

The General Confederation of Employees of Greece (GSEE), Greece's largest umbrella trade union organisation representing the private sector, on Monday decided on a four-hour work stoppage between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday for all contract staff in the public and private sectors. 

 This will coincide with a work stoppage being held at the same time by permanent public-sector staff, announced by the Civil Servants' Union Federation (Adedy). 

 At 9:00 a.m. on the same day, contract workers intend to hold a rally outside the Supreme Court while its plenum discusses a case concerning contract workers covering standing and long-term needs. 

 In addition to Thursday's work stoppage, Adedy has decided further labour action over the coming month, including a protest rally against high prices on Thursday, January 27 and a 24-hour public-sector strike on Thursday, February 10. 

Adedy has urged public-sector staff to take part in a rally that will take place on January 18 at the Propylaea in protest against the changes to public transport. 

 (ANA)