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GREEK workers have called for support from their international counterparts ahead of a general strike next week over measures that they say would effectively ban trade unions in the country.
The communist-affiliated All-Workers Militant Front (PAME) has called for protests at Greek embassies on November 26 when millions of workers are expected to walk out across the country.
They are protesting against a government bill that will legislate for a 10-hour working day and 60-day working week while banning workers from striking and outlawing trade unions.
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