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Ongoing strike in the ready-mix concrete sector with new meetings

November 20, 2024

The strike in the ready-mix concrete sector continues into its third week, as no agreement has been reached regarding employee overtime. The Minister of Labor, Yiannis Panayiotou, has called a new meeting to assess the situation, inviting leaders from unions and employer associations. Despite negotiations, the unions SEK and PEO rejected the mediation proposal, insisting on their original demands. Restoring normalcy in the sector is deemed essential for the stability of the economy.