The indefinite strike at Larnaca port stems from workers’ grievances over working hours and overtime allocation, with accusations against Kition Ocean Port for favoring external contractors over regular employees. The strike’s potential impact on aid shipments to Gaza, like those organized by the Amalthea program, remains uncertain as negotiations between the workers and authorities are set to take place in Nicosia.
Unchecked overtime and allowances in public hospitals are causing financial strain and raising questions of fairness. Doctors earning sixfigure sums on top of their base salaries are not only draining taxpayer funds but also jeopardizing the fiscal sustainability of these institutions, prompting the urgent need for reform.
Postal workers in Cyprus, represented by the Isotita union, have gone on strike due to increased overtime, lack of engagement from the postal services directorate, safety concerns, and the risk of traffic accidents. They are demanding better working conditions, hazardous work compensation, and improved overtime pay. The strike is expected to cause disruptions in mail services until the end of the week.
