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Seamen end 4-day strike on Friday

06/11/2015 Economy , Patmos
Seamen end 4-day strike on Friday

PNO will participate in the major strike that has been planned for the 12th of November

The executive committee of the Nationwide Seaman Federation (PNO) convened at noon on Thursday and decided to end its strike actions at 6am on Friday.

The strike saw all ships docked for four consecutive days since Monday, including three ships chartered with the transportation of refugees from the islands.

New protest

PNO will, however, participate in the major strike that has been planned for the 12th of November in protest at a fresh wave of austerity measures, part of a third bailout program signed by the country and its lenders.

Previously, a meeting with Minister of Shipping Theodoros Dritsas on Wednesday proved fruitless, with the federation’s delegation announcing that their 48-hour strike will continue until 6am on Friday “unless something different is decided on Thursday”.

Positive steps

Nevertheless, a statement regarding Wednesday’s meeting with Mr. Dritsas, issued by the Ministry of Shipping noted the positive steps towards seeking solutions for the claims of the seamen federation, including their pension fund.

The Minister called the striking seamen to evaluate the positive developments in relation to their demands and take into account the serious problems being caused by their continuing strike actions.

The Greek seamen actions meant that ferry boats remained tied at port, significantly affecting the transport of goods and passengers to and from Greece’s islands, including Patmos.

 

Source: http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/

 

 

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