Greek Public School Teachers and Ferry Crews Amplify Protests Over Workers' Rights

Public school teachers in Greece, backed by the civil servants' union ADEDY, protested in Athens, demanding better pay and workers’ rights. Concurrently, island ferry crews extended their strike, creating travel disruptions. The protests target rollbacks from past austerity measures, sparking tension with the centre-right government.

On Wednesday, Greek public school teachers, supported by ADEDY, marched through central Athens in a demonstration for workers' rights amid escalating tensions with the centre-right government. They demand a 12% pay rise and better job security.

Meanwhile, island ferry crews extended their strike by two more days, grounding ships and affecting travel for many citizens planning to travel for a forthcoming national holiday. The strikes reflect a broader movement pushing back against rights diminished during bailout periods from 2010 to 2018.

The government argues that the initial teachers' strike violated new labour laws, while ADEDY accuses the administration of attempting to curb the right to strike. Wednesday's protests concluded without incident, but further actions may be anticipated.

(With inputs from agencies.)