News / Europe

Greeks to Hold General Strike September 26

Disabled Greeks march during a rally against new austerity measures, in central Athens, September 12, 2012.Disabled Greeks march during a rally against new austerity measures, in central Athens, September 12, 2012.
x
Disabled Greeks march during a rally against new austerity measures, in central Athens, September 12, 2012.
Disabled Greeks march during a rally against new austerity measures, in central Athens, September 12, 2012.
TEXT SIZE - +
VOA News
Greece's two main labor unions have announced a general strike on September 26 against planned austerity measures.

A spokeswoman for the General Confederation of Greek Labor said the action would involve members of the country's largest private sector union and its largest public sector union.

The 24-hour strike is meant to speak out against roughly $14.8 billion in budget cuts demanded by Greece's creditors: the European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.

Greek doctors, teachers, and municipal staff held strikes this week to protest the new measures, which include cuts to pensions, salaries, and health care.

You May Like

Karzai to Discuss Enhancing Defense Ties with India

Afghanistan looking for more military aid as it prepares for withdrawal of NATO forces by next year More

India, China Pledge to Overcome Border Tensions

Indian prime minister and Chinese premier attempt to move past tense standoff in the Himalayas during Delhi talks More

Burmese President Opens US Visit with VOA Town Hall Meeting

Ahead of his meeting with President Obama Monday, Thein Sein answered questions on human rights and economic development in his country More

Featured Videos

Your JavaScript is turned off or you have an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player.
Your JavaScript is turned off or you have an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player.
Video

Video Valley Fever Raises Concerns in California, Arizona

A longstanding health problem in California's Central Valley has worsened in recent years, leading health officials to order the relocation of 3,000 prisoners from two state prisons. But the disease affects much of the population in some rural communities and, Mike O'Sullivan reports, while it often goes unnoticed, it sometimes can be devastating for patients.