Traffic jams in the Greek capital Athens.<br/> Transport workers have staged their sixth strike in two weeks, opposed to wage reductions and possible job losses due to a government austerity package.<br/> Metro stations are closed, tram platforms empty, and buses remain idle in their stations.<br/> Yet despite the congestion, many residents are sympathetic when asked if the stoppages are a hassle.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Greek) ATHENS RESIDENT CONSTANTINOS:<br/> "A bit. But we can walk a bit, it's not a problem. Everyone has a right to strike, so when they strike we have to walk."<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Greek) ANOTHER RESIDENT CONSTANTINOS BOUKIS:<br/> "It's worth it, isn't it? I mean what else does Europe want from us anyway? Whatever they do we will never become India or Pakistan. Greeks have suffered a lot."<br/> Rubbish is also piling up in the capital, with municipal workers on strike since October 5th, the day of a general strike by civil servants.<br/> The strikes come as EU, IMF, and European Central Bank heads meet with the Greek Finance Minister to discuss an aid package.<br/> Without the new eight billion euro aid installment, Athens could run out of cash as early as mid-November.<br/> Nick Rowlands, Reuters.
