Thousands of Greek workers strike to protest new austerity bill

Residents of Athens have gone without public transport and services faced disruption nationwide as Greek unions went on strike in protest over further creditor-demanded measures due to be voted on in parliament.

Athenians have gone without public transport and services faced disruption nationwide as Greek unions went on strike in protest over further creditor-demanded measures due to be voted on in parliament.

The new reforms include tougher conditions for unions to call strikes, speedier property foreclosures and limitations on family benefits.