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Work Stoppage 13/02/2026 12-16.00

INSTRUCTIONS February 12, 2026

With the official declaration of the work stoppage by the Athens Labor Center, all workers of the company are legally covered to participate in the work stoppage tomorrow, Friday 13/02/2026, from 12:00 to 16:00, as this constitutes a legally justified absence during those hours under Law 1264/82.

To participate in the work stoppage, you must inform your department’s shift supervisor.

On the day of the work stoppage:
You log out of the tool where you appear online at 12:00 and log in again at 16:00, provided your shift continues after that time. The template below explains anything that may need clarification regarding your participation in the work stoppage on 13/02/2026.

Template for the work stoppage:

Dear (Supervisor’s Name),

I will participate in the work stoppage on 13/02/2026 from 12:00 to 16:00, as declared by the Athens Labor Center. This constitutes a legally justified absence applicable to all employees, in accordance with Law 1264/82.

We demand the withdrawal of the disgraceful bill that effectively buries Collective Labor Agreements. The issue of Collective Labor Agreements concerns exclusively the workers and their unions and must be determined solely according to our needs.

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards,
(Name and Surname)

Solidarity with the workers of Nokia

Uncategorized July 23, 2025

The Workers’ Union at Webhelp (Concentrix) stands in solidarity with and supports the work stoppage declared by the NOKIA Workers’ Union on Wednesday, 23/7/25, from 14:00 to 16:00, against the arbitrary transfer of 8 colleagues to a subcontracting company.

These colleagues were informed “overnight” that their employer was changing—yet no one bothered to inform them about the new terms and conditions of employment. They also conveniently “forgot” to give them the right to choose!

This is nothing new in our sector. There have been far too many instances where colleagues have found themselves with a “gun to their head,” being forced to “choose” between being transferred to another project or losing their job altogether.

In a time of technological advancement—when everything should make it easier for workers to work less and enjoy the fruits of their labor more—instead of feeling secure in our jobs, we are constantly confronted with arbitrariness, exploitation, and the devaluation of our labor power.

We loudly declare that we will no longer tolerate unilateral or blackmailing decisions. We are workers—we produce wealth—and we have the right to determine, at the very least, where and how we work.

We support the fair demands of the NOKIA workers and demand:

  • That no colleague be transferred
  •  That the process be frozen at least until 1/10/25, so that workers have the right to apply for other positions within NOKIA
  • That all colleagues be absorbed into other departments within NOKIA without adverse changes
  • That all workers and the Union receive an official and detailed update, with written answers to all the questions and demands that have been raised

The struggle of the NOKIA workers is our struggle, too.
All for one, and one for all!

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE WORKERS’ UNION AT WEBHELP (CONCENTRIX)

 

Enough is enough! Better working conditions for all!

Uncategorized March 11, 2025

We salute our colleagues in the banking projects of the company who took the decision together with the Union to proceed on Wednesday 12/03 to a 4-hour work stoppage from 10.00 am – 14.00 pm.

We shake their hand, that in terrible conditions of intensification, where they receive one call after another, one chat after another, pressure from the managers for overtime, they decided to resist the brutality that the employer is trying to impose.

No one from the Management can say that they don’t know anymore! Colleagues themselves have often communicated that something needs to be done and have tried to find the management, which seems to be absent in front of the needs of the workers.

All they know is to ask for overtime and warn employees for negative customer feedback. They even went so far as to tell colleagues that if they do 4 – 10 hours of overtime they will get 30€ on their Up Hellas card!!!! Not to mention the audacity of a team leader who replied to a colleague that “if you don’t like it why are you sitting in the company?“

Enough is enough!

We call on all colleagues to organize themselves in the Union and together we fight for better working conditions!

We demand:

– Wage increases based on modern needs.

– Monthly schedule with shifts communicated in a timely manner.

– Stop the exhausting overtime requested due to lack of staff.

– Reduce the number of chats served at one time.

– Stop the pressure on anyone requesting early leave.

– Stop sickness and leave being a criterion for bonus reduction.

– Stop the unacceptable status of employees requesting time off for physical needs.

– Stop blackmailing colleagues to come in from the office as a means of pressure.

– Have a thorough inspection of the air conditioning as mold was found and immediate cleaning.

Together we will all fight to change the situation!

We have the right to work as human beings and not as slaves!

Instructions for the work stoppage on 5/03/2025

INSTRUCTIONS March 5, 2025

With the official declaration of the work stoppage by the Workers’ Union in Webhelp (Concentrix), all workers of the company are covered to participate in the work stoppage on Wednesday 5/03/2025 from 17.00 to 21.00, as it is a justified absence during these hours by law.

To participate in the work stoppage, inform the shift supervisor of your department.

On the day of the work stoppage:
You log off from the tool you are online at 17.00 and log in again at 21.00 if your shift continues. The template below explains anything that needs explanation about your participation in the work stoppage on 5/03/2025.

We meet at 17.00 in front of the Metropolis building to go together to the demonstration for the Tempe in Syntagma.

Template for the work stoppage:

Dear (name of supervisor),
I will participate in the work stoppage on 5/03/2025 from 17.00 to 21.00 declared by the Workers’ Union in Webhelp (Concentrix), which is an justified absence that concerns all Webhelp (Concentrix) workers, in accordance with Law 1264/82.

Demanding that all criminal and political responsibilities for the crime of Tempe be brought to justice.

Thank you in advance.

Yours sincerely,
(Name and surname)