September 22, 2011
Thousands of Greek public-transport workers walked off the job Thursday in a 24-hour strike over austerity reforms, a day after the government approved new budget cuts to appease the country's international creditors.
The walkout halted all mass transit around the Greek capital, Athens, leading to massive traffic jams during the morning rush hour—some stretching kilometers—as residents struggled to get in to work.
The strike, involving bus, subway, tram, electric rail, trolley and suburban rail workers, is the first in a series of protests planned for coming days over the latest cutbacks.
Taxi owners also walked off the job, while teachers have called their own 24-hour strike. Air-traffic controllers at the Athens airport will hold a three-hour walkout later in the day, which has led to the cancellation or delay of dozens of flights.
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