As MPs debated the measures inside parliament, several hundred demonstrators outside took part in a protest called by Adedy, the civil service trade confederation, and the private sector GSEE union.

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"As long as the dead-end and destructive policies being enforced by the government under the instructions of the troika continue, working people are obliged to gather all their strength and struggle, " said GSEE President Yiannis Panagopoulos.

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"As long as the dead-end and destructive policies being enforced by the government under the instructions of the troika continue, working people are obliged to gather all their strengths and struggle, " said GSEE president Yiannis Panagopoulos.

WSJ: General Strike Hits Greece