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  • Greek fuel supplies run dry as strike over harsh austerity measures bites

    02/20/2010 6:03:44 AM PST · by TigerLikesRooster · 29 replies · 953+ views
    Scotsman ^ | 02/20/10 | MARGARET NEIGHBOUR
    Greek fuel supplies run dry as strike over harsh austerity measures bites Published Date: 20 February 2010 By MARGARET NEIGHBOUR PETROL stations ran dry in Greece yesterday as a customs strike over government austerity measures began to bite. Customs staff initially walked out for three days on Tuesday over salary freezes and cuts in bonuses. But their union announced on Thursday three 48-hour rolling strikes that will keep customs offices shut until next Wednesday, when all workers are being asked to join a general strike. The customs walkout has hampered imports and exports, but the supply of fuel has been...