In opposition to the sale of the Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation (OTE) to Deutsche Telekom (DT), the Greek Confederation of Workers of Greece (GSEE) declared a 24-hour strike on Thursday at OTE, the Public Power Corporation (PPC), the Greek Post Office, Olympic Airlines, the ports and the Athens-Piraeus Water Supply Organisation (EYDAP).

Trade unionists of the Confederation and of the Public Utilities (DEKO), held a rally at Athens' Kaningos Square. A similar rally was held in front of Venizelos Statue in Thessaloniki, Macedonia.

At the same time, the Civil Servants Supreme Administrative Council (ADEDY) held a nationwide four-hour work stoppage from 11 a.m. to the end of the shift, in the public sector in demand of salary increases.

ADEDY held its rally at Athens' Korai Square. A similar rally was held in front of Venizelos Statue in Thessaloniki.

The Bank Workers Organisation (OTOE) held a 24-hour strike at 11 banks, in response to the refusal of the bankers to negotiate for the signing of a collective labour agreement in banks.