General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) has condemned the government’s continued inaction over a spike in fatal workplace accidents, following the deaths of two more employees in recent days.

A 65-year-old man was crushed by an industrial washing press at a hotel in Rhodes, while a 59-year-old woman lost her life in Santorini after being struck by a wall-mounted folding bed.

“These two tragedies are not isolated incidents,” the GSEE warned in a statement. “They are part of a growing pattern that points to an alarming deterioration in workplace safety – particularly now, as workloads intensify ahead of the tourist season.”

Despite repeated warnings, the union says, the government continues to ignore the problem.

“We have consistently raised the alarm over occupational accidents and deaths, yet the authorities refuse to listen. The list of worker fatalities grows longer by the day.”

The union is demanding an immediate national dialogue to address the surge in workplace incidents, calling for stringent enforcement of health and safety regulations and proper accountability for negligence.

“The time for warnings has passed,” the statement read. “We need meaningful, preventative action now. Those responsible must stop turning a blind eye.”

According to the confederation, workplace deaths and injuries have risen sharply in recent years, with the past four years marking the worst record for occupational safety in Greece in a quarter of a century – drawing comparisons to “other times and other countries.”

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