Greece: Unionized public health employees to demonstrate in Athens May 16

Unionized health workers affiliated with the Panhellenic Federation of Employees of Public Hospitals (POEDIN) plan to stage a protest march in Athens on May 16, amid a strike across the Attica Region. Participants will gather at 08:30 in Mavili Square, Athens, and then march to the Ministry of Health building. Protesters will claim that government reforms are the increasing privatization of health services. It is likely that several hundred to low thousands of participants will attend the rally, based on previous events.

Medical service disruptions are likely at public healthcare facilities nationwide May 16. Authorities will likely deploy increased security along the route to monitor the march. Heightened security may prompt localized transport disruptions. Violence is not anticipated.