# Greek school canteen professional protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-school-canteen-professional-protests
> Updated: 2026-10-16T15:46:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Panhellenic Federation of Canteens of Public and Private Schools (POKDIS) has announced a nationwide mobilization for October 19 in response to new food regulations and economic pressures. 

The federation has issued 14 demands to Greek authorities, including the provision of food vouchers for students and families, VAT reductions, tax breaks, and subsidies for equipment modernization. They are also seeking rent exemptions during the transition to new operating conditions, uniform nutritional guidelines, and stricter regulations on unauthorized food deliveries to schools.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Ioannina school cleaners protest unpaid wages

School cleaners in Ioannina, Greece, are protesting unpaid wages after the municipal authority failed to meet a promised October 12 payment deadline, causing significant financial hardship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ioannina-school-cleaners-protest-unpaid-wages

### 2026-10-15: Greek school canteen professionals announce nationwide protests

Greek school canteen professionals will hold nationwide protests on October 19, demanding food vouchers for students, tax relief, and economic support to ensure business viability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-school-canteen-professionals-to-hold-nationwide-protests

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