ADEDY: 24-hour strike on February 28 – Rally for the Tempi tragedy
A 24-hour strike has been declared by ADEDY for February 28 to commemorate the victims of the 2023 Tempi train tragedy.
The Greek civil servants' union ADEDY has announced a 24-hour strike on February 28, marking three years since the tragic train crash in Tempi, which resulted in 57 fatalities. The strike will affect all public employees, regardless of employment status. ADEDY's executive committee emphasized the need for a united struggle against the privatization policies and systematic neglect of public infrastructure that contributed to the disaster, holding the current governmental policies accountable for ongoing injustices.
As we commemorate the lives lost in the Tempi tragedy, ADEDY aims to mobilize workers across Greece in a show of solidarity and to demand real justice for victims and their families. The strike will coincide with a series of rallies planned in Syntagma Square and other cities, highlighting the urgent need for reform in public safety and infrastructure management.
This demonstration comes amid growing dissatisfaction with governmental responses to public sector issues and reflects broader societal concerns over the operational safety of public services. The anniversary not only serves as a remembrance of the tragedy but also as a critical juncture for the public to advocate for systemic change and the protection of lives through improved public management and accountability.