26 Jul 2024 | 03:24 PM UTC
Greece: Unionized healthcare workers to strike nationwide, protest in Athens July 29
Unionized medical staff to strike for 24 hours across Greece on July 29; protest near Parliament in Athens from 11:00.
Unionized healthcare workers affiliated with multiple unions plan to conduct a 24-hour strike across Greece on July 29. The purpose of the labor action is to denounce the government's consideration of a bill that organizing unions assert would negatively affect the country's mental healthcare system. An associated rally will take place at Syntagma Square in Athens, near the Parliament building, from 11:00. Regional unions will likely call for additional protests in urban centers nationwide. This work stoppage and protest follow a similar action on July 24. It was not immediately clear how large any such demonstrations would be.
Medical service disruptions will probably affect medical facilities nationwide during the strike period and will likely linger into the morning of July 30. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any demonstrations that materialize. Low-level confrontations between protesters and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Consider confirming all medical appointments scheduled for July 29. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near any protest sites, particularly near Parliament in Athens. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
