Greek public sector workers start 24-hour strike Wednesday July 09,2014

Public sector workers in Greece have begun a 24-hour strike to protest against continuing cuts in government spending.

Hospitals, tax offices, prisons and archaeological sites are expected to be disrupted by the action.
The workers are protesting against austerity measures, including a 40% reduction to salaries and pensions.
The strike coincides with a visit from Greece's international creditors to check on the country's progress.
The European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank - known collectively as the Troika - are monitoring austerity measures that were a condition of a 240bn-euro (£190bn; $325bn) bailout.