19 Sep 2023 | 02:56 PM UTC
Greece: Unionized air traffic controllers to join nationwide civil servants strike Sept. 21 /update 1
Air traffic controllers to join civil servants strike, protests in Greece on Sept. 21. Multi-sector disruptions likely; clashes possible.
Event
The Union of Air Traffic Controllers (EEEKE) plans to conduct a strike concurrently with a nationwide civil servants strike Sept. 21 as a show of solidarity.
The Confederation of Greek Civil Servants Trade Unions (ADEDY) called for a 24-hour strike and protests nationwide on Sept. 21 to denounce the latest government labor bill. Unionized civil servants will protest in Klathmonos Square and Syntagma Square in Athens from 10:30 on the day. Additional protests are likely in major cities through Sept. 21, including Thessaloniki, Patras, Chalkida, and Chania. The strike will likely impact all public service sectors.
Ground transport, air travel, civil service, and business disruptions are likely on Sept. 21 and may continue into the following day. Authorities will likely deploy increased security around all related gatherings that may materialize. Based on recent events, police may quickly resort to tear gas and other riot control methods against unruly crowds.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near gathering sites. Reconfirm all air travel plans. Confirm schedules if traveling by public transport. Confirm government appointments. Plan accordingly for localized business disruptions. Heed instructions from authorities.
