Greek shipyard workers strike to protest deadly work accident

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) - Greek shipyard workers went on strike Tuesday to protest a deadly work accident that occurred recently in one of the country's major dry docks, local media reported.

Calling the strike, the Attica Metal and Shipbuilding Industry Union, said in a statement that Monday's incident in the Perama shipyard of Piraeus, killing at least one worker and seriously injuring two others, amounted to a "prescribed crime," according to the daily Avgi.

Workers gathering at the shipyard's central gate upon the union's call protested against poor security measures and a heavy workload, said PAME, one of the country's major trade union confederations.

The union also called on citizens to participate in a wider protest on Tuesday afternoon in Perama's central square.

Meanwhile, Greek authorities arrested at least four in relation to the accident, said the newspaper.