The country will be in a “strike line” on Wednesday, April 17, due to of the 24-hour nationwide strike declared by the GSEE, demanding wage increases and the reinstatement of Collective Bargaining Agreements, but also effective measures to address punctuality.

Metro, Electric and Railway workers have announced their participation in the strike, while announcements are expected on how buses and trams will operate.

POS – MST requests immediate recruitment of permanent staff with stable work, restoration of free negotiations of Collective Labor Agreements, wage increases to deal with the crisis and the cost of living, re-operation of the railway network throughout Greece, upgrading of rolling stock, full restoration of the infrastructure – facilities affected by the miracles (e.g. Volos Factory) and better working conditions everywhere.

“We call on our Unions – Members and railway workers to give a strong presence to the gathering in Klathmonos Square (Athens), but also to the gatherings that will be held by the local Labor Centers of the country, fighting against the punctuality that plagues all households, against the crisis that is plaguing the entire Greek society”, says the Federation in its announcement.

The Panhellenic Federation of Accountants has also decided to strike and will participate in both the GSEE strike on April 17th and May 1st.

In his statement they mention, among other things: “The great strike on February 28 expressed the generalized indignation that exists in our homes, but also the anger at the attempt to cover up the responsibilities of all the urban parties, the ND, SYRIZA, PASOK about the crime in Tempe. He sent a fighting message to the employer and the government, that our lives are worth it! That we do not tolerate the needs of the workers, the youth, the people, for the profits of the business groups!

We continue with even greater momentum the escalation of the fight in every workplace of the sector. We are preparing the nationwide – labor strikes on April 17 and May 1.

The power lies in organizing the workers. We are not waiting for the government or other late saviors. We strengthen the current of conflict, of questioning. Let our anger become an assertive force against the government and employers.”