The new policy is not mandatory but has been strongly criticised by unions who say it's part of a wider attack on workers.
A six-day working week will be the new norm for Greeks in select industries the government has allowed to impose extended hours. Under legislation that came into effect in Greece last Monday, it’s up to employers to choose whether to extend the work week to six days — from 40 hours to the European Union limit of 48. Unions have condemned the change, saying it's an assault on worker's rights.
The government argues it will also help tackle issues like undeclared work and unpaid overtime. “It brings Greece in line with the rest of Europe”, Mitsotakis said last year, before the legislation was passed. Greeks already work the longest hours in Europe, according to European Commission data, but are among the lowest paid. This year the government raised the minimum monthly wage to 830 euros and says it will reach 950 euros by the end of its term in 2027.
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