Striking state hospital workers and teachers protested in Athens on Wednesday, demanding back pay and calling for action on staff shortages. The 24-hour strike by doctors, nurses and paramedics left state hospitals functioning with emergency staff. The strikers argue that shortages are the result of government policies imposed as part of the country’s bailout programme.
Video. Greek state hospital workers protest cuts
Striking state hospital workers and teachers protested in Athens on Wednesday, demanding back pay and calling for action on staff shortages. The 24-hour strike by doctors, nurses and paramedics left state hospitals functioning with emergency staff. The strikers argue that shortages are the result of government policies imposed as part of the country’s bailout programme.
