Greek dock workers are extending their strike for another two days, shutting down ferries for the weekend. Workers are protesting planned austerity cuts, which unions argue will lead to a 25% income cut for many. The government says that the cuts are necessary to satisfy the country's creditors. There have been repeated cuts and tax increases over the last few years, and unemployment stands at around 26%. A general strike has been called for February 20.
See "Greek ferries tied up as dock workers extend strike through weekend", The Associated Press, The Washington Post, January 31, 2013