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Greece Comes to a Standstill as Unions Turn Against Tsipras

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  • Unions hold general strike to protest against austerity
  • PM races to satisfy creditor demands in exchange for funds

Greek Unions Take to the Streets in 24-Hour Strike

As Greek workers took to the streets in protest on Thursday, Alexis Tsipras was for the first time on the other side of the divide.

Unions -- a key support base for the prime minister’s Syriza party -- chanted in rallies held in Athens the same slogans Tsipras once used against opponents. Doctors and pharmacists joined port workers, civil servants and Athens metro staff in Greece’s first general strike since he took office in January, bringing the country to a standstill for 24 hours.