The Trolley his Union in Athens last woek won the first strike in Greece since the military coup in 1967. Recent elections had turned out the old right-wing leaders, replacine them with militants, and the workers pui in a claim for a rise of 315 on tacir pay of 3,300 drachmas (about [40) a munth plis demands on safety. Anti-strike legislation makes legal strike action in Greece almost impossible" For example, a 98% majority by secret ballot is required. The police arrested and beat up the leaders, but they were not dererred and a one day strike took place on 27 August. The strike was almost 100% salid. Out of 750 workers only four scabbed, and of the 150 coley-buses only 17 ran, manned by pon unjun inspectors. The employers gave in and agreed to meet thei demands, but later tried to back out on the question of pay. After further strike action was threatened the bosses Finally ameed lo meet their deniands in full, and an agreement to this effect was signed on 5 October.
Red Weekly1973Red Weekly No. 22, 12 October 1973
VICTORY
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