Greek sailors on Tuesday began a two-day strike to demand a 12 per cent wage hike, shutting down island ferry services nationwide.
The sailors’ union PNO is demanding a new collective wage agreement in 2025. Employers are offering a gradual three-percent increase above the rate of inflation by 2026.
The sailors have warned of additional action unless their demands are met.
“All factors making up the cost of living for households are spiking,” PNO said in a statement.
Sailors received a six percent increase in 2023 and five percent in 2024 after wage freezes in 2020 and 2021, it said.
A general strike on the high cost of living will be held on November 20.
Source: AFP
