Greek hotel and restaurant workers are striking nationwide on June 24, 2026, protesting challenging working conditions and demanding improved labor standards. Employees cite exhaustion and concerns about the upcoming peak tourist season. Key demands include higher wages, increased days off, and improvements to unemployment benefits. A labor shortage is exacerbating the situation, with fewer workers willing to accept the demanding conditions. The strike highlights growing discontent within the crucial tourism sector, a major contributor to the Greek economy. Unions report increasing difficulty in staffing hotels and restaurants as a result of the unfavorable terms of employment. The action aims to pressure employers and the government to address these issues.