Another strike at Port of Piraeus

By on Nov 3, 2009

A new 48-hour strike began today at the Port of Piraeus, following the failure of the Port Workers Unions and the Minister of Maritime to reach agreement during the last fifteen days of suspension from actions

The dispute revolves around the concession of Quay II of the Piraeus Container Terminal and the lack of commitment regarding employment guarantees

The boards of the Federation of Port Workers of Greece and the Port Workers Unions will meet again tomorrow

With the distinct possibility that this situation may escalate, forwarders are being advised to keep all containers at their depots and truck them inside the day before departure, to avoid having containers trapped inside the port

Furthermore, the other main alternative port - Thessaloniki - is expected to become congested if strike action continues