18 Jun 2024 | 01:39 PM UTC
Greece: Public hospital doctors plan to strike, protest nationwide June 27
Unionized public hospital doctors to strike, protest across Greece June 27. Medical service disruptions, heightened security likely.
Unionized doctors employed at public hospitals plan to strike and protest across Greece June 27. The purpose of the work stoppage is to demand salary increases and measures to address work-related health hazards. Participants will demonstrate at hospitals and Ministry of Health buildings nationwide; additionally, a central protest march is planned in Athens, where participants will gather at the Ministry of Labor and Finance on Stadiou at 10:30 before marching to the Ministry of Finance on Karagiorgi Servias. Strike participants will also conduct a nationwide walkout from 10:00-15:00.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely at all protest sites nationwide, and will likely be most severe near the Athens protest march. Medical service disruptions are likely nationwide. Confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near protest sites, particularly near the Athens protest march. Reconfirm all medical appointments at public and private clinics and hospitals during the strike period. Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Strictly heed instructions from authorities. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
