AFP | Greek Unions Walk Out in Fresh Austerity Protest New York Times Published: February 20, 2013. ATHENS — Thousands of Greek workers walked off the job on Wednesday in the first nationwide protest against austerity this year, shutting schools, reducing staffing at state hospitals and disrupting transportation. World ... Greek Labor Unions Strike as Samaras Implements Austerity Eurozone crisis live: Bulgarian government brought down by austerity protests ... Hollande's visit boosts Greek coalition |