Greek unions step up protests against reforms

Public transport, state health clinics and pharmacies in the Greek capital shut on the 1 February 2011 as trade unions stepped up protests against the government’s drive to implement structural reforms.

ESO: Background information: The Greek debt crisis of 2010 http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-greek-debt-crisis-key-sources/

Kathimerini, 1.2.11: No buses, trolley buses or metro on Tuesday http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_16974_01/02/2011_376112

ESO: Background information: Greeks strike over profession reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/greeks-strike-over-profession-reforms/

ESO: Background information: Greece PM calls for unity in budget debate http://www.europeansources.info/record/greece-pm-calls-for-unity-in-budget-debate-greece-approves-2011-austerity-budget/

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