I don’t know much about Greece, and I know even less about economics. And I certainly don’t want to get political here.
But I do wonder if we might start seeing a lot more of this as the Greeks tell their government “δεν πληρώνω” (“I won’t pay”).
The BBC have a good slideshow of what happened today in Athens. Basically, all the public sector workers striked after being told they would face pay freezes and that the retirement age will increase from 61 to 65 as Greece attempts to cut it’s huge debts.
This strike didn’t affect me at all really.
But if they increase in frequency, life in Athens could grind to a halt: universities might regularly close if the lecturers strike, public transport might not run if drivers strike, trash will pile up because it won’t be collected and hospitals and clinics could close if health workers refuse to work.
It’s interesting to hear of things from that end, I guess being overseas we see/read much from the government/EU, but hear little of the greek public opinion… Guess this new episode could provide unique opportunities to witness in – shall add it to my prayer list! As a thin silver lining, at least the exchange rate is finally starting to move a little into favour
Keep on going bro!
Posted by Anonymous | February 14, 2010, 12:51 am