The Greek government recently announced a series of draconian measures aimed at radically reducing labor rights and workers' standard of living. Low lights of the recent government moves include:
1. Abolition of all collective bargaining agreements.
2. 50% reduction in unemployment benefits
3. Reduced minimum wage. No minimum wage for youth under 25. Workers aged 21 to 25 will receive 85% of the lowest wage contained within a wage agreement.
4. New laws making mass layoffs easy and desirable for employers.
The Greek Communist Party and labor unions will hold a 24 hour nationwide general strike on June 22rd against the above measures. Meanwhile strike activity continues on a daily basis.
Underlining ongoing worker resistance, the Greek government in a recent move to quell upset in the Greek tourist industry announced it would reimburse tourists who lose out on their vacations due to labor unrest.
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These measures certainly call for a general strike and sustained protest.
What the Greek govt wants to do is remarkably similar to bargaining a contract in the US - two tier wage scales, easy reduction in force.
Direct action gets the goods!
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