23 Sep 2024 | 03:52 PM UTC
Greece: Unionized railway workers plan to strike nationwide Sept. 24, 26 /update 1
Unionized railway workers plan to strike across Greece from 18:00 Sept. 24, all day Sept. 26. Rail service disruptions likely.
Multiple groups of unionized railway workers plan to strike across Greece Sept. 24 and 26. The Panhellenic Union of Traction Personnel (PEPE) has called for its members to strike from 18:00 until the end of their shifts on Sept. 24 to highlight security risks to its members. Following this, workers affiliated with the SEP TRAINOSE and PEP TRAINOSE unions plan to conduct a 24-hour work stoppage on Sept. 26 to demand increased staffing and equipment upgrades. Striking workers may participate in pickets at transport hubs.
Rail service disruptions are likely across Greece during the work stoppages and may extend through the peak travel hours of Sept. 25 and 27 respectively. Increased demand for alternative transport and increased road traffic congestion are probable. Pickets of striking workers may prompt localized disruptions.
Make alternative arrangements if traveling by rail in Greece on Sept. 24 and 26. Confirm rail schedules before travel and plan for delays and disruptions to passenger and freight services. Follow local travel and security advice. Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions.
