Strikes by Greek teachers and island ferry crews trigger broader labor disputes

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Striking Greek public school teachers have marched in protest through central Athens as tensions grow between labor organizations and the center-right government over workers’ rights. The 24-hour strike was called by Greece’s civil servants’ union, taking over from teaching unions after the government tried to block the action in court. Labor unions are continuing to protest for the restoration of rights that were significantly rolled back during successive international bailouts between 2010 and 2018. The austerity measures implemented as a condition for the rescue loans included severe cuts to public spending, tax increases, and labor reforms that included a weakening of collective bargaining rules. Greek ferry crews are also on strike.