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Offline Maik

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #50 on: Thursday, 21 August, 2014 @ 07:50:52 »
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An increase in the number of flights arriving in and departing from Greece is putting local air-traffic controllers under too much stress, their union said on Wednesday as it announced plans to launch protest action next month.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_20/08/2014_542269

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #51 on: Thursday, 21 August, 2014 @ 13:10:46 »
so some man gets heartburn from his cheese pie and planes stop?

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« Reply #52 on: Thursday, 21 August, 2014 @ 17:15:58 »
If they can't handle stress then they are in the wrong job and I certainly don't want them on the job when they are looking after my flight.

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #53 on: Friday, 22 August, 2014 @ 00:51:31 »


All the bleeding-heart animal lovers might protest at the plight of brick kiln donkeys in Nepal but, obviously, it's not the fault of the owners - it's just a damn lazy donkey who needs a good whipping to get it back to work.

Look on the bright side, BeeTee - ATC staff might not be on the job the day you fly ;)

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #54 on: Wednesday, 27 August, 2014 @ 00:26:52 »
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The union representing local authority employees (POE-OTA) announced its decision on Tuesday to join rolling strike action called by the umbrella union for civil servants (ADEDY) to protest a troika-mandated evaluation program for civil servants.

The walkout is to begin on Friday at 11 a.m.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_26/08/2014_542406

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #55 on: Tuesday, 09 September, 2014 @ 08:06:51 »
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State hospital doctors are to stage a four-hour work stoppage from noon on Wednesday.

The union representing local authority workers, known by its acronym POE-OTA, has also called a four-hour work stoppage for Thursday, starting at 11.30 a.m.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_08/09/2014_542734

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #56 on: Monday, 22 September, 2014 @ 13:47:23 »
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Greece’s civil servants’ union, ADEDY, has called a 24-hour strike for Tuesday following a court decision banning it from preventing its members taking part in the public sector evaluation scheme.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_22/09/2014_543094

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #57 on: Saturday, 27 September, 2014 @ 22:01:51 »
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Public hospital doctors and staff... will hold a 24-hour national strike on October 2.
http://www.hri.org/news/greek/ana/2014/14-09-26.ana.html#28
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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #58 on: Monday, 29 September, 2014 @ 17:03:38 »
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Greek air traffic controllers are set to go on strike this coming weekend (October 4 and 5) in protest at the use of airport charges.

It remains to be seen if the strike will be allowed to go ahead as courts often prevent air traffic controllers from walking off the job due to safety reasons.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_29/09/2014_543290
   
   

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #59 on: Thursday, 02 October, 2014 @ 13:45:15 »
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An Athens court on Thursday ruled that a strike called by Greek air traffic controllers this weekend, October 4 and 5, was illegal. As a result of the court’s decision, air travel was expected to run smoothly across the country on those days.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_02/10/2014_543384

Offline Maarm

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #60 on: Thursday, 02 October, 2014 @ 17:03:52 »
Just think if you'd been left with some holiday stragglers!  I can imagine you stuffing them in the airport and locking the doors  ;)

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« Reply #61 on: Thursday, 02 October, 2014 @ 23:35:08 »
Just think if you'd been left with some holiday stragglers!  I can imagine you stuffing them in the airport and locking the doors  ;)

I thought that was what usually happened with homebound pax!  :lol: ;)

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« Reply #62 on: Friday, 03 October, 2014 @ 00:07:29 »
Being that more people will be leaving than arriving I figured the strike would be deemed legal so as to seriously delay departure and thus wring the very last drachmas out of departing tourists  :dunno:

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #63 on: Sunday, 12 October, 2014 @ 11:10:24 »
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Unions prepare for nationwide strike on November 1

567 unions will be represented in the rally

Various union groups have joined their voices with that of the All-Workers Militant Front (PAME) in a massive national rally due to take place on November 1. Specifically, the organizations, federations, regional trade unions and other associations number 527 and are calling for:

Unemployment benefits at 600 euros

Nobody should work with salaries less than 751€
http://en.protothema.gr/unions-prepare-for-nationwide-strike-on-november-1/

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #64 on: Friday, 17 October, 2014 @ 00:39:07 »
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Air-traffic controllers have called a four-hour work stoppage from 9 a.m. on Thursday.

Courts often block action by air-traffic controllers.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_16/10/2014_543796

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #65 on: Thursday, 23 October, 2014 @ 12:58:45 »
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Air travel to and from Greece will proceed as scheduled on Thursday after a planned strike by air-traffic controllers was deemed illegal on Wednesday.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_22/10/2014_543966

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #66 on: Thursday, 23 October, 2014 @ 12:59:41 »
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ADEDY, the union representing the country’s civil servants, announced on Wednesday that it is gearing up for a nationwide strike in the second half of November.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_22/10/2014_543963

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #67 on: Friday, 24 October, 2014 @ 18:17:56 »
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The country's umbrella union representing workers in the private sector, known by its Greek acronym GSEE, on Friday called a 24-hour strike for November 27 to protest austerity measures being enforced as part of Greece's loan agreement with international creditors.

The civil servants' union, ADEDY, is also planning protest action for next month.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_24/10/2014_544027

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #68 on: Wednesday, 05 November, 2014 @ 14:51:01 »
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Greece: no ship, ferry services tomorrow in 24-hour strike

ATHENS, NOVEMBER 5 - Ships and ferries will not be operating tomorrow in Greece due to a 24-hour strike called by the National federation of port employees (Omyle) to protest against the government's planned privatization of ports.
http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/transport/2014/11/05/greece-no-ship-ferry-services-tomorrow-in-24-hour-strike_52c8f2ac-cd29-44db-b8fd-7753b4d364fd.html


Not sure this will affect local ferries, e.g. Kef-Kyllini, might be worth checking if you plan a ferry journey tomorrow.

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #69 on: Thursday, 06 November, 2014 @ 12:12:07 »
Local ferries to / from Kef seem unaffected.....

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #70 on: Thursday, 06 November, 2014 @ 12:22:15 »
Yes, local services don't seem too affected by 'national' strikes, especially when it's port workers on strike rather than ferry crew. Possible the wind could affect services today so, for anyone planning a ferry crossing to/from the mainland, still a good idea to check ahead.

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #71 on: Thursday, 06 November, 2014 @ 18:37:06 »
Looks like they just about made it today Maik.
Tomorrow might be another story....................

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #72 on: Monday, 17 November, 2014 @ 14:39:50 »
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Lawyers around Greece will hold a three-day warning strike from November 19-21... their union decided in an emergency meeting.
http://www.newsbomb.gr/en/story/522440/lawyers-call-three-day-strike-on-nov-19-21

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #73 on: Thursday, 20 November, 2014 @ 08:32:58 »
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The Panhellenic Seamen’s Union (PNO) said on Wednesday that it would join a general strike on November 27 by the country’s two main labor unions, ADEDY and GSEE, meaning that ferries will remain moored across the country on that day.

Meanwhile the Athens Journalists’ Union (ESIEA) called on its members to hold a three-hour walkout next Thursday and hold its own 24-hour walkout on Wednesday, meaning that no newspapers will circulate on the day of the general strike.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_19/11/2014_544738

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Re: More strikes coming soon
« Reply #74 on: Tuesday, 25 November, 2014 @ 19:57:24 »
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Public transport services to be disrupted on Nov 27 due to general strike [Update]

Disruptions were also expected at local airports following a decision by air traffic controllers to join the industrial action.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_25/11/2014_544900