“The government has surrendered all sectors of public life to the country’s creditors. Everything is being demolished by austerity … All our hopes of recovery have evaporated!”-Christos Fotopoulos, National Police Officers’ Association

September 9, in the Greek city of Thessaloniki 5,000 police prepared for massive protests, the problem is that some of the Friday protestors are police officers!

At least 1,000 Police, emergency personnel and even the Greek Coast Guard joined the protests!

“Not only is it difficult, it is impossible to live on the wages we make.  And don’t forget we are also called upon to provide our services in other parts of the country….and we pay for that from our own pockets!”-George Drigakos, Coast Guard Union Representative