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24-Hour Strike at Support Programs of the Ministry of Education: Hundreds of Workers Demand Permanent Positions

Published March 26, 2026, 09:02
24-Hour Strike at Support Programs of the Ministry of Education: Hundreds of Workers Demand Permanent Positions

Over a thousand workers in the Support Programs of the Ministry of Education are participating in a 24-hour strike, demanding the implementation of the 2003 legislation and a Supreme Court decision recognizing their right to permanent positions. The workers claim that a recent bill leaves hundreds exposed, ignores trade union positions, and contradicts existing legislation and the European Union framework. The General Secretary of PASEU PEO, Andreas Kounnis, stated that the bill exposes hundreds of workers and clashes with current legislation and the European framework. The workers gathered at the PASYDY parking area and plan a march to the Presidential Palace, insisting they will not back down until their problems are resolved. This strike represents an escalation of the dispute between workers and the government regarding their employment status. Workers argue they are entitled to permanent positions due to their long-term service and the nature of their duties, while the government appears to be seeking a more flexible form of employment. The outcome of the strike and subsequent mobilizations will determine the future of workers in the Support Programs of the Ministry of Education and will set an important precedent for employment status in the public sector.