10 Dec 2024 | 09:57 PM UTC
Greece: Workers to strike nationwide, protest in Athens Dec. 12
Hospital workers strike across Greece 12:00-15:00 Dec. 12. Related protest also planned in Athens. Medical service disruptions likely.
Unionized public hospital employees affiliated with the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Workers (POEDIN) plan to strike nationwide from 12:00 to 15:00 on Dec. 12. During the strike period, a related protest is planned at the Ministry of Health on Aristotelous in Athens. The purpose of the labor action is to demand that contract workers be hired full-time. It was not immediately clear how many participants may attend the Athens demonstration.
Medical service disruptions are likely at public medical facilities nationwide during the strike period and will likely linger through the afternoon. Private medical facilities may see delays during the strike period due to spillover demand. Police will likely deploy near all protest sites to facilitate demonstrations. The presence of protesters and law enforcement officers will likely disrupt vehicular transport near the Ministry of Health in Athens. Picket protests are possible at public hospitals nationwide. Low-level confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Reconfirm planned medical appointments scheduled for the afternoon of Dec. 12. Avoid all protest sites as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near any demonstration areas. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
