Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

Weekly Rest (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1957 (No. 106) - Greece (Ratification: 1981)

The Committee notes the information in the Government's latest report and, in particular, the adoption of Act No. 2224 of 1994 concerning working hours. It requests the Government to provide further clarification on the following points.

Article 7, paragraphs 2 and 4, of the Convention. The Committee notes that section 46 of Act No. 2224 provides that work is exceptionally permitted during Sundays and public holidays in several establishments providing certain goods and services, such as restaurants and photography studios. The Committee also notes that the Government's report indicates that the competent authority exceptionally permits the opening on Sundays and public holidays of certain establishments located in tourist regions. It requests the Government to indicate what measures ensure that all persons working in such establishments are granted a rest period of at least 24 hours in respect of each period of seven days; and what consultations take place with any representative employers' and workers' organizations concerned.