The seamen union began their strike on Tuesday. They have now decideded to extend it until Tuesday, November 30th, or longer if their demands are not met.
Residents on hundreds of small Greek islands without airports have been cut off from the mainland due to the strike. Medication and food supplies have been left in trucks and containers at ports.
Unions are strongly opposed to the austerity measures which include the scrapping of overtime pay and bonuses. For months employees have been organizing strikes and demonstrations.
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