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On Friday, October 30, a 24‑hour strike by maritime workers is set to shut down seven Greek ports, including Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio, Patras, Igoumenitsa, Elefsina and Rio‑Antirrio. The action follows a broader European‑wide mobilization of port workers that began earlier in the month. Three maritime unions – the Pan‑Hellenic Union of Maritime Engineers (PEMEN), the Union of Lower Engine Equipment “STEFENSON” and the Pan‑Hellenic Union of Seafarers (PENEN) – announced the strike. Their demands include: Recognition of dangerous maritime zones as war zones. A 12 % wage increase and renewal of collective agreements. Improved equipment composition and stronger health‑and‑safety measures. A seven‑day work week, a five‑day week of 35 hours, and mandatory presence of a doctor on board. PENEN highlighted the risks to seafarers, citing 28 attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Persik during the first 21 days of October and 570 confirmed attacks in the Black Sea, which resulted in 40 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The union also warned that the expiration of two‑year collective agreements has led to a loss of income for seafarers. The Federation of Permanent Workers of Greek Ports (OMYLE) announced a three‑hour strike from 10:00 to 13:00 on the same day. OMYLE called for the signing of collective agreements at all ports, the acceleration of negotiations for a new contract with the Port Authority of Piraeus (whose current agreement expires on 31 August 2026), and the inclusion of workers’ representatives in port‑planning decisions. The Port Authority of Piraeus declared a 24‑hour strike for Friday and invited workers to a 10:00 shift at the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus. PENEN scheduled a 9:15 am departure at Agia Triada. Travelers who have booked ferries for Friday should be prepared for possible departure cancellations or delays at the affected ports. Article source: 24 Orë | Image credit: 24 Orë
On Friday, October 30, a 24‑hour strike by maritime workers is set to shut down seven Greek ports, including Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio, Patras, Igoumenitsa, Elefsina and Rio‑Antirrio. The action follows a broader European‑wide mobilization of port workers that began earlier in the month. Three maritime unions – the Pan‑Hellenic Union of Maritime Engineers (PEMEN), the Union of Lower Engine Equipment “STEFENSON” and the Pan‑Hellenic Union of Seafarers (PENEN) – announced the strike. Their demands include: Recognition of dangerous maritime zones as war zones. A 12 % wage increase and renewal of collective agreements. Improved equipment composition and stronger health‑and‑safety measures. A seven‑day work week, a five‑day week of 35 hours, and mandatory presence of a doctor on board. PENEN highlighted the risks to seafarers, citing 28 attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Persik during the first 21 days of October and 570 confirmed attacks in the Black Sea, which resulted in 40 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The union also warned that the expiration of two‑year collective agreements has led to a loss of income for seafarers. The Federation of Permanent Workers of Greek Ports (OMYLE) announced a three‑hour strike from 10:00 to 13:00 on the same day. OMYLE called for the signing of collective agreements at all ports, the acceleration of negotiations for a new contract with the Port Authority of Piraeus (whose current agreement expires on 31 August 2026), and the inclusion of workers’ representatives in port‑planning decisions. The Port Authority of Piraeus declared a 24‑hour strike for Friday and invited workers to a 10:00 shift at the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus. PENEN scheduled a 9:15 am departure at Agia Triada. Travelers who have booked ferries for Friday should be prepared for possible departure cancellations or delays at the affected ports.
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