Taxi strike protests continue: March to Maximos tomorrow morning - Intense incident with strikebreaker
Taxi drivers in Greece are continuing their protests against unfair labor conditions, with a significant march planned towards the Prime Minister's office tomorrow morning after a confrontation with a strikebreaker escalated today.
The ongoing taxi driver protests in Greece have reached a critical moment as drivers maintain their presence on the streets in resistance to labor conditions they deem unfair. These protests are set to continue throughout tomorrow, officially concluding at 6:00 AM on Friday. A significant march began shortly after 11:00 AM today, moving from Athens Avenue to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport via Attiki Odos. The drivers organized a brief sit-in protest at the departure area, displaying banners and allowing only the left lane for buses, showcasing their determination to make their voices heard.
Tensions rose dramatically today when protesting taxi drivers identified a colleague who was violating the strike. They surrounded his vehicle, removed his license plate, and during the altercation, one protester was injured as the strikebreaker attempted to escape. The incident underscores the high stakes of the taxi driversβ cause, as emotions run high amid the ongoing labor dispute. The strikebreaker was taken into custody, and the injured protester received immediate medical attention, highlighting the physical risks involved in these protests.
Looking ahead, the protests are expected to reach a peak tomorrow with a rally scheduled for 10:30 AM in front of the SATA offices on Marni Street, followed by a march towards the Maximos Mansion, which is the Prime Minister's office. This culmination of the taxi drivers' efforts reflects their urgent demands for better working conditions and showcases the ongoing labor tensions within the country, as more citizens rally around their cause during this significant mobilization.