Teachers Call for Nationwide Walkout and Demonstrations on Wednesday
The Teachers' Federation of Greece announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, with rallies planned in Athens, Thessaloniki, Samos and other cities, joined by students and university pupils.
A full-day walkout will be organized by the Teachers' Federation of Greece on Wednesday, covering all levels of education. Demonstrations are scheduled in the capital, in Thessaloniki, on Samos and in several other regions. The protests will also involve schoolchildren and university students demanding higher education standards and safety in schools. Meeting points are set for noon in the Propylaea and 11:30 a.m. in Thessaloniki, while Samos will see a gathering at 11:00 a.m. in the Pythagoras Square of Vathy. Organisers are urging teachers, parents and pupils to unite.
Why it matters
The strike highlights growing discontent among Greek educators over pay and working conditions, potentially disrupting schooling nationwide.
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