Greece: Unionized metro workers to strike in Athens from 21:00 Dec. 13

Metro workers affiliated with the Athens Metro Operation Workers' Union (SELMA) plan to strike from 21:00 Dec. 13 in Athens until the end of the metro service in the early morning of Dec. 14. The strike has been organized over ongoing financial and contractual grievances. Metro lines will likely face disruptions, including delays and cancellations, for the duration of the work stoppage.

The strike action will likely lead to increased demand for alternative forms of public transportation in Athens from 21:00 Dec. 13 until the end of service. Associated protests by striking workers are possible; security officials are likely to deploy to any associated gatherings. Low-level confrontations between demonstrators and police or with disgruntled commuters are possible.