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New general strikes to close Greek container ports for 48 hours
A NEW 24-hour general strike in Greece Thursday started February 4 by both public and private sector unions, while the Seamen's Union is scheduling a 48 hour strike for the same day.
The action is expected to affect the routes of domestic and local ferries and commercial vessels calling at Piraeus, Aspropyrgos, Eleusis, Pachi and Megara ports for cargo discharging.
The strike by the Seamen's Union involves a new 48 hour stoppage to begin at 6am on February 4 and end at 6am February 6, reports Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).
The Towage and Salvage Crew Union of Piraeus has also confirmed its participation in the strike from 6am February 4 until 6am February 8, and is planning a further four-hour stoppage February 5. During all the stoppage periods, vessels will not be able to berth, shift or sail from the affected ports.
The new action has again been called by the unions in response to the government's planned changes to labour and insurance rights, pensions and retirement ages.
The action is expected to affect the routes of domestic and local ferries and commercial vessels calling at Piraeus, Aspropyrgos, Eleusis, Pachi and Megara ports for cargo discharging.
The strike by the Seamen's Union involves a new 48 hour stoppage to begin at 6am on February 4 and end at 6am February 6, reports Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).
The Towage and Salvage Crew Union of Piraeus has also confirmed its participation in the strike from 6am February 4 until 6am February 8, and is planning a further four-hour stoppage February 5. During all the stoppage periods, vessels will not be able to berth, shift or sail from the affected ports.
The new action has again been called by the unions in response to the government's planned changes to labour and insurance rights, pensions and retirement ages.
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