# Greek public engineers labor protests > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-public-engineers-labor-protests > Updated: 2026-09-21T02:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Public engineers from the EMDYDAS association of Western Macedonia conducted protests in Greece on September 5, 2026, targeting the Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace and the Prime Minister’s speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair. The group presented seven core demands to strengthen public technical services. Their primary objectives include securing permanent staffing to replace temporary contracts or private sector involvement, and preserving public authority in technical matters to protect the environment and public interest. Economic and legal demands include real salary increases, the restoration of the 7‰ sectoral allowance, and the recognition of private sector experience and Integrated Master degrees. Furthermore, the engineers are calling for the abolition of a disciplinary law they claim allows for unfair dismissal, and they oppose the dissolution of Building Services, advocating instead for a unified, constitutionally protected urban planning system. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Turkish engineers and architects hold protests over economic hardship Turkish engineers, architects, and city planners held protests in Istanbul and Ankara, citing economic hardship, low wages, unemployment, and poor working conditions across both public and private sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-engineers-and-architects-hold-protests-over-economic-hardship ### 2026-09-09: Greek public engineers demand permanent staffing and higher pay Public engineers in Greece protested at the Thessaloniki International Fair, demanding permanent staffing, salary increases, and the protection of public technical services against privatization. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-public-engineers-demand-permanent-staffing-and-higher-pay --- Cite as: Greek public engineers labor protests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-public-engineers-labor-protests