Greek lawmakers could soon introduce the 13-hour workday. But workers and unions vehemently reject the plan. They have announced a general strike for Wednesday.

"I can't work 13 hours a day, and I don't expect that from my employees," says Anni, who owns a beauty salon by the name of "64" in Pagrati, central Athens. She doubts any of her clients would be satisfied with the work of an exhausted beautician either. That is why she wonders why Greek Labor Minister Niki Kerameos wants to create the legal foundation for a 13-hour workday.

Kerameos has told reporters that this is merely about allowing exceptions on 37 days a year "in the interests of employees."

Greek labor unions, meanwhile, reject the minister's plans and are trying to overturn the bill, which will soon be introduced in parliament.