Greek strike against labour reforms disrupts transport, services

Greek ships remained in port and train services were halted as workers walked off the job on Tuesday to protest against planned labour reforms that include the extension of working hours in the private sector. The walkout, the second this month by Greece's largest public and private sector unions, was timed to coincide with a parliamentary debate and a vote this week on the government's draft bill on the reforms. Striking workers, including hospital doctors and public broadcast journalists, are expected to march alongside other protesters to parliament at noon (09:00 GMT). The draft law allows employers to extend working hours, gives them more flexibility on short-term hirings and amends rules on annual leave in the private sector. The government...