Athens Times

Category: Labor

  • How is March 25th Paid in Greece?

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    By law, March 25th is a mandatory holiday, and the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the Workers’ & Unemployed Information Center of the Confederation (KEPEA/GSEE) have issued an announcement on March 20, 2025, informing private sector employees about how they will be compensated. This year, March 25th falls on a Tuesday. On mandatory…

  • OTOE: New Collective Labor Agreement 2025-2027 for Bank Employees

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    After several days of difficult negotiations, the new Sectoral Collective Labor Agreement OTOE – 2025 – 2027 was signed yesterday, April 2, 2025, according to an announcement from the Federation of Greek Bank Employees’ Unions (OTOE). Specifically, OTOE highlights that after twelve years since the last payment of the ‘balance bonus,’ they have managed to…

  • New Collective Agreement Signed in the Tourism Sector

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    On February 19, 2025, a new collective agreement was signed for hospitality workers, impacting approximately 10,550 businesses and nearly 150,000 employees, according to an announcement by the Panhellenic Federation of Food and Tourism Workers (POEET). The two-year collective labor agreement was signed by POEET and includes a retroactive increase of 5% starting from January 1,…

  • 24-Hour Strike Announced by PNFO on April 9 – Ships Docked at Ports

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    The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNFO) has announced a 24-hour strike for Wednesday, April 9. As a result of the decision made by PNFO, ships will remain docked at ports from 00:01 to 24:00 on April 9, 2025. According to the seamen’s union, this nationwide strike includes all categories of vessels. The demands of the maritime…