Greek workers strike against proposed 13-hour workday

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/h5XnEsf Thousands marched in Athens and Piraeus on Wednesday as unions, teachers, students and seafarers joined a one-day general strike. The government’s draft law would allow employees to work up to 13 hours a day, with 40% overtime pay, which officials argue increases flexibility. Unions call the measure “monstrous,” saying it will reverse hard-won labour rights and worsen safety, health and family life for workers. Ferries, trains, taxis and metro services were halted nationwide, with protesters demanding higher wages and better conditions instead of longer hours. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews