Greece - Confederation calls for public sector strike - April 30, 2024

The ADEDY trade union confederation has called a national, public sector strike for 21 May over the cost of living and low pay across the public services. ADEDY argues that the pay rise awarded from 1 January 2024 of € 38-€ 42 a month has done little to compensate for the loss of purchasing power over the years since austerity. The confederation says that a nurse has to survive on a net salary of € 680. ADEDY is calling for a 10% pay increase for all public sector workers, for collective bargaining on pay, for abolition of the 2% unemployment levy, an increase in the tax-free allowance to € 12,000 and an increase in the allowance for unhealthy and dangerous work. It also demands additional, permanent staff across health, education and social services with investment in improved infrastructure.

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