Boston Globe | Greek unions strike ahead of austerity vote Boston Globe ATHENS — Greek trade unions launched a general strike and nationwide protests on Tuesday against a new package of austerity measures, to be voted on this week, which would condemn Greece to more years of hardship in exchange for rescue loans. Greek Debt Leads Advance on Bailout Optimism Greeks strike over spending cuts before crucial vote Greece Prepares to Vote on $23 Billion in New Cuts |