Ferries will be operating normally this week as seamen have decided to call of their strike due to the latest political and economic developments. Trade union PNO representatives called the strike because they feel their collective work contracts are not being respected by some firms. However, PNO said that the strike would be postponed so passengers would be free to travel ahead of Sunday’s referendum on whether Greeks should accept lenders’ bailout proposals.
English: http://www.ekathimerini.com/198506/article/ekathimerini/news/sailors-call-off …
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