General strike to disrupt services across Greece

ATHENS, Greece — A 24-hour general strike called by Greece’s private and public sector unions was set to shut down most services around the country, today.

Late Tuesday, aviation authorities announced that air traffic controllers and civil aviation workers would not participate in the strike after all. That meant domestic and international flight cancellations and schedule changes announced by Greece’s main airlines, for today, would be readjusted, with many flights taking place. Travelers were advised to contact airlines.

Also late Tuesday, Athens public transport unions said they were extending the hours they would be on strike.

Greek unions are demanding lower taxes and an increase to the minimum wage, which currently stands at just over 700 dollars, per month for salaried workers.