The six-day working week that will be established immediately in Greece is reported by several German media. The German Journalism Network (RND) notes: “Germany is discussing the four-day, Greece is establishing the six-day, albeit on a voluntary basis.” This measure aims to address the lack of skilled personnel which is also a problem in Greece (…) From July 1, employees can decide if they want to work more than five days a week. If the sixth working day of the week is a Saturday, 40% more money should be given. If it’s a Sunday or holiday, workers get 115% more money.”
And the publication continues: “However, not all sectors are affected. The six-day should be feasible in both the public and private sectors, although civil servants are exempt. Full-time workers in Greece worked the most in Europe in 2022, at 42.8 hours per week. In Germany, full-time workers work an average of 40.4 hours per week.”
Six-day work: Before and after the implementation of the draft law under preparation
Greeks also need a second job to live
The RTL network mentions the same issue on its website with the title: “Greece establishes a six-day week! Is this possible for us too?’
The publication notes: “While Germany is discussing the four-day, Greece is following a completely different path. From July 1, Greeks can decide if they want to work six days a week. It’s definitely worth it for their wallet.” And a little further on he writes: “A maximum of eight additional hours of work is permitted, while the night shift on the sixth day is prohibited. Only civil servants are exempt from the six-day period. The idea is for the country to address the lack of skilled personnel in the market. In addition, many Greeks need a second job to make ends meet. Could the problem be solved this way too?’
Source: DW
