Millions of municipal workers are


Wednesday, March 19, 2008

athenstrashafterriots318.jpgMillions of municipal workers are on strike in Athens, leading to the cancellation of dozens of flights and a temporary hold on public services that include trash removal. During a nationwide walkout today, tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in the country's capital; some rioted. Socialist opposition leader and former Foreign Minister George Papandreou told AP Television news that they're "marching for a socially just pension system." Service workers argue their pensions and rights are being robbed and that women are especially victimized by the system. This comes a day after a 24-hour strike by transit workers brought Athens' transportation to a standstill. [CNN]


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