The second general strike in a month mobilised some 15,000 protestors. The general strikes are organised to protest the austerity measures imposed in the crisis. In order to secure a bailout package, the government coalition has passed legislation that will increase the pension age, raise health care contributions and cut levels of pension payments.
English: http://www.dw.com/en/thousands-go-on-strike-in-greece …
http://chronicledaily.com/2015/12/07/thousands-demonstrate …
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