Ships docked, trains halted as striking Greek workers protest over rising costs

Passenger ships are moored during a 24-hour general strike at the port of Piraeus, in Athens, Greece, April 17, 2024. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi

ATHENS (Reuters) -Ships remained docked at Greek ports and train services were halted on Wednesday as transport workers joined a 24-hour strike by private workers to demand higher pay to cope with rising living costs.

Bus and taxi drivers also walked off the job for a few hours as part of the labour action called by Greece's largest private sector union GSEE.