The Athens Bar Association decided on Thursday to extend their strike until January 22 protesting to the government’s proposed plan for the pension and social security system.

The lawyers took their decision to strike following a protest rally organized by their union in central Athens yesterday. Lawyers started their strike on Tuesday and are expected to meet and decide again on their actions on January 22.

Lawyers’ strike will cause problems to the government, since it will not be able to collect any fines that courts impose after court decisions.

Lawyers and other professionals, such as doctors, engineers, notaries, participated yesterday in a mass protest rally expressing their frustration over the new bill on pension and social security system that Greek government has proposed.

On Saturday, the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and the Greek Civil Servants’ Confederation (ADEDY) along with professionals and pensioners have decided to hold a protest rally that will start at noon in Omonoia Square.

Furthermore, Greek farmers have warned of blocking the roads after Jan 20, while teachers are also being prepared for strikes and protest rallies.