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Οι εργαζόμενοι στο μετρό της Αθήνας έχουν ανακοινώσει διακοπή εργασίας την Παρασκευή, 13 Δεκεμβρίου. Η διακοπή θα ξεκινήσει στις 21:00 και θα επηρεάσει τις γραμμές 2, 3, και 1. Οι εργαζόμενοι ζητούν λύσεις σε θέματα συμβάσεων και οικονομικά θέματα . Θέλουν επίσης βελτιώσεις στις συνθήκες εργασίας.

Translation

The Athens metro workers have announced a strike on Friday, 13th December. The stoppage will commence at 9:00 PM and will impact lines 2, 3, and 1. The workers are demanding solutions related to contract and financial issues. They are also seeking improvements to working conditions.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: When will the work stoppage by Athens metro workers begin?

The work stoppage will begin on Friday, December 13 at 21:00.

Question 2: What do the Athens metro workers want to improve?

They want to improve contract issues, financial matters, and working conditions.

Exercise: Vocabulary

- announce

(f.) - interruption

(n.) - topics

(f.) - contract

(f.) - improvements

(f.) - conditions

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▌13/12/2024

Employees of the Athens Metro have declared a work stoppage on Friday, 13th December, affecting commuters during the late evening hours. This industrial action is set to begin at 21:00 and continue until the end of service, impacting lines 2 and 3 of the metro network, as well as line 1 operated by the city's electric railway.

Athens Metro Workers Announce Work Stoppage Athens Metro Workers Announce Work Stoppage (Illustration)

The union representing the metro employees, known as S.E.L.M.A. (Athens Metro Operations Employees Union), has organised this stoppage in response to "serious contractual and financial issues" that remain unresolved despite prior commitments from responsible authorities. The union expressed frustration over the lack of progress and emphasised the urgent need for solutions. They state that resolving these matters is crucial for employees to continue delivering services effectively and without hesitation.

Among their demands, the workers seek an extension of a workforce programme administered by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) that currently involves 220 employees covering operational gaps. In addition to this, the union is advocating for economic revisions such as a hazard allowance and institutional changes including private health insurance and regular health checks for their members.

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