Greek Civil Servants Stage Work Stoppage Over Wages and Hiring

Greece's civil servants' union ADEDY is holding a work stoppage on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM until the end of the shift, affecting all public sector employees. The action is driven by demands for wage increases, the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries, and protection against inflation. The union is also calling for mass permanent hires, the regularization of contract workers, and improved working conditions. ADEDY is urging solidarity with teachers, students, and hospital doctors, advocating for fully public and free education and healthcare with adequate funding. The union also expressed support for ongoing protests in France.