Greeks Strike to Protest Pensions, Labor Law Overhaul
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About 15,000 protesters marched through Athens today as Greek unions staged their fifth general strike of the year to challenge government plans to cut pension benefits and loosen labor laws.
The walkout halted state services, including public transport and tax offices, and disrupted hospitals. The 24-hour stoppage hit ferry lines at Piraeus, Greece’s largest port, as the Panhellenic Union of Merchant Marine Engineers demanded changes to “anti-social measures.”