Greece Residents Undertake a General Strike against Skyrocketing Inflation

Greece residents are reportedly going through one of the nasty inflations in the country in recent times that on Wednesday caused them hold a general strike. The strike docked ships and disrupted rail and bus services across the country, as thousands of workers marched in Athens to demand better pay and living standards.

According to news reports, the protesters demanded protection from high prices. The general strike was undertaken by doctors, teachers, builders and transport workers even as private and public sector unions joined the walkout. High cost of living has made life miserable in Greece, according to media reports. The residents want right measures to control inflation. According to media reports, per capita income in Greece is among the lowest in the European Union, while the cost of goods has skyrocketed.