The passing of strict austerity measures by the Greek Parliament has been strongly protested by the 2 biggest unions in the country. In order to cut the fiscal deficit, the Parliament is continuing the austerity measures as also additional austerity measures reducing the government expenditure which adversely affect the workers. On 23rd December, the workers staged a 3 hour walk-out. The Transport workers organised the fourth 24 hours strike within this month. The protest is continuing.