Greek Firefighters Protest Contract Expiry

Greek Firefighters Protest Contract Expiry

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Greek Firefighters Protest Contract Expiry

Greek seasonal firefighters protest the government's plan to replace them after five-year contracts expire, leading to a potential legislative intervention by opposition parties.

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Greek
Greece
PoliticsClimate ChangeGovernmentGreeceLaborFire
Greek Fire ServiceSyriza-Progressive AlliancePasokNea ArisePleusi Eleftherias
Vasilis KikiliasAkis BardakisNikos Pappas
What are the changes regarding age limits for firefighters?
The age limit for combat firefighters will remain at 40, while it will increase to 50 for drivers. An additional 300 forest rangers will be hired in 2025, along with 150 firefighters from the seasonal pool.
What is the response of the union representing the seasonal firefighters?
The union representing the firefighters is dissatisfied with the outcome of the meeting, stating that none of their demands have been met. They highlight the ongoing need for firefighters, even outside of peak season.
What is the main concern of the seasonal firefighters regarding the new competition?
Approximately 300 seasonal firefighters will be left out of the Fire Service due to the new competition, and their request for 12-month contracts was not met. Opposition parties are planning joint legislative intervention to extend the contracts.
What is the planned political action regarding the situation of the seasonal firefighters?
Representatives of seasonal firefighters met with political leaders to discuss the situation and explore potential legislative solutions. Some political parties are preparing a joint bill to ensure the professional reintegration of all seasonal firefighters.
What was the outcome of the meeting between the Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and representatives of seasonal firefighters?
The Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vasilis Kikilias, announced a new competition for seasonal firefighters after their five-year contracts expire. This follows a meeting with representatives of the firefighters, where no consensus was reached.