Commuters in the greater Athens area are expected to face renewed inconvenience on Monday due to work stoppages announced by unions representing mass transit workers in the traffic-plagued Greek capital.

Unions are continuing protests against pending government measures aimed to slash massive operating losses by public transport providers, mainly mergers, payroll cuts and transfers of excess personnel.

Specifically, the Athens metro and the electric rail line (ISAP) are expected to be out of service between noon and 4 p.m. on Monday. Additionally, buses, trolley buses and the tram lines will also observe a work stoppage between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.