Greece: Unionized public health employees to demonstrate in Athens and strike nationwide Feb. 22

Unionized health workers affiliated with the Panhellenic Federation of Employees of Public Hospitals (POEDIN) plan to hold a nationwide 24-hour strike and to stage a protest march in Athens on Feb. 22. Participants will gather at 08:30 in Mavili Square, Athens, to march to the Ministry of Health building. The purpose of the work stoppage is to demand state intervention to implement regulations regarding contract work. Striking workers could stage gatherings near medical facilities in major cities.

Medical service disruptions are likely at public healthcare facilities nationwide Feb. 22. Authorities will likely deploy law enforcement officers in Athens to monitor the march. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions could occur near demonstration sites. Violence is not anticipated.