Greek Workers Strike Nationwide Against Controversial 13-Hour Workday Proposal

Oct 01, 2025 09:24 pm CST

Greek transportation systems were paralyzed as thousands of workers staged a one-day general strike against proposed labor reforms that would extend maximum working hours from 8 to 13 hours daily. Unions claim the legislation exploits workers still recovering from Greece's debt crisis, while the government defends the optional measures as providing flexibility and overtime compensation.