Greece: Indefinite bus driver strike in Thessaloniki

Event

Municipal bus drivers in Thessaloniki remain on strike for the ninth consecutive day as of Tuesday, May 23, to demand the government disburse months of unpaid wages. Major disruptions to bus services are to be anticipated in the city throughout the duration of the strike.

Context

Strikes and protests are common in Greece, where social tensions have been fueled by deep austerity measures implemented by national authorities and required by the country’s creditors (the European Commission, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund) in order to tackle the country's enormous public debt.

Advice

Individuals in Thessaloniki are advised to plan for alternative means of transportation.