The OFAE, in Athens, has announced that a national strike by Greek transport operators, in which OFAE will take part, is due to begin on Sunday 6 February 2005 for an indeterminate duration, in support of the demands that the Government: set up a body to control transport, thus combating the illegal circulation of heavy vehicles; abolish the Friday driving prohibition for all vehicles or at least for those carrying perishable foodstuffs; increase the flexibility of working conditions applied to drivers; and reform the highway code with regard to fines.
Negotiations are currently underway and the final decision to go ahead with the strike will be taken on Saturday morning, 5 February. For all further information, transport operators should contact the OFAE, tel.: +30210 201 97 60 — fax: 228 43 68 — e-mail: ofae@otenet.gr. If there is no reply, please consider that the strike has been cancelled.
Source International Road Transport Union