ATHENS, Greece — Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Athens Tuesday as Greece's labor unions called the country’s second general strike this month to protest a new labor law.

The 24-hour strike disrupted ferry schedules to and from the Greek islands while public transport in the capital was running on a reduced schedule, snarling traffic. No trains were running for the duration of the strike.

Unions representing private sector workers and civil servants called the strike to protest a new labor law that will allow greater flexibility in working conditions, including allowing overtime to stretch occasional shifts to 13 hours.

Labor unions argue the new legislation, which is due to be voted on in parliament Wednesday, leaves workers vulnerable to abuses by employers.

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