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Greek public sector cutbacks trigger strike

By Derek Gatopoulos
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Greek public sector cutbacks trigger strike

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Civil servants in Greece staged a 24-hour strike Wednesday, as thousands gathered to protest new pay cuts as well as suspensions that are expected to lead to layoffs.

The strike led to public transport stoppages in Athens, while public hospitals were running on emergency staff, and other public services were disrupted.

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