Greek capital brought to a standstill as workers strike against austerity



ATHENS: -- Protesters marched through the streets of Athens on Thursday as over two-and-a-half-million workers took part in a general strike that has brought public services to a standstill.

The 24-hour walkout is in response to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ acceptance of a new package of austerity measures by the country’s lenders, that includes a total overhaul of the social security and pension system.

“We say “no” to the new measures on social security as they aim to push the retirement age up to 67,” said one protester. “We’re fighting to save our salaries, we’re fighting for our children.”

The rallies were mostly peaceful, and trouble was confined to clashes between police and a small group of anarchists who towards the end of the march started to throw petrol bombs.

After almost ten months free from large scale protest it’s the second time in three weeks that workers have taken to the streets of Athens.


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The saddest part about this is they dont have the money to maintain this system, ,

Two and a half million workers? Heck, I didn't think that many in all of Greece worked. For sure there isn't that many that pay taxes.

A strike to demand Something for Nothing, the mind boggles. Who they think is paying for all this nonausterity?

The saddest part about this is they dont have the money to maintain this system, ,

Who needs money when you can sponge off someone else?

Greek capital brought to a standstill

I doubt it will have a measurable negative impact on economic productivity. I'm surprised anyone noticed.

Not working is a good way to dig yourself out of an economic crisis.

A quote from Margaret Thatcher.

"The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples' money."

Two and a half million workers? Heck, I didn't think that many in all of Greece worked. For sure there isn't that many that pay taxes.

A strike to demand Something for Nothing, the mind boggles. Who they think is paying for all this nonausterity?

Do the research (yeah, I know it's a pain and easier to go along with the mythology of the ignorant herd) and you will find that the biggest tax dodgers and spongers were the elite politicians and business tycoons.

i thought greeks lived longer anyway from their olive oil diets... retirement age in the UK went up too...

Edited December 4, 201510 yr by djlest