Feb 20 • 09:57 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Call from ADEDY for mass participation in the rallies on February 28 for the Tempi

ADEDY is calling for public sector workers to participate in mass protests on February 28, 2026, to commemorate the victims of the 2023 Tempi train tragedy.

The Greek public sector union ADEDY has issued a call for workers to join a significant rally on February 28, 2026, marking three years since the horrific train collision in Tempi that claimed the lives of 57 people. This remembrance event will take place at Syntagma Square in Athens and across various locations in Greece, emphasizing the union's demand for accountability and justice. The date is also significant as it precedes the main trial scheduled to begin on March 23, 2026, regarding the incident, bringing renewed scrutiny to railway safety and governance.

Ahead of this significant anniversary, ADEDY reflects on the broader implications of the incident, including past disasters such as the fatalities in Mandra and Mati, highlighting systemic issues tied to legislative frameworks that have been criticized for prioritizing profit over worker safety. The union stresses that opposing such politics is essential to prevent future tragedies, thereby linking the memories of those who lost their lives to ongoing struggles against governmental negligence.

The call to action not only commemorates the victims but also advocates for a collective response against policies seen as 'criminal' by the union, emphasizing the necessity of union organization and mass participation in public spheres. By mobilizing workers, ADEDY aims to create a united front advocating for necessary reforms and the protection of public welfare, reminding society and the authorities of their responsibilities toward safe working conditions and the preservation of human life.

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