Unions and collective action

Chair: Maria Smilidou (journalist, communication consultant)

Artists trade unions and other entities, discussion on their activities and particularities, the current moment and evolving prospects of collective action in the field of art, their importance, and functions – especially vis-à-vis the new conditions ⯁ Research, results, and analyses on entities and collective action of artists, reflecting on artistic labor and working relationships in the arts.

1. Mina Ananiadou & Chara Kotsali | Union of Workers in the Dance Sector (SEHOHO)
2. Alexandros Baltzis | School of Journalism & Mass Media Studies, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
3. Kelly Diapouli & Electra Ellinikioti | Under the stage (Performing Arts Workers’ collectivity)
4. Christina Karakioulafi | Department of Sociology, University of Crete
5. Costas Kechagioglou | Panhellenic Federation of Spectacle Audience (POTHA)
6. Iakovos Mindrinos | Support Art Workers
7. Vasia Paraskevopoulou | Stage for Young People in Action (SKI.NI. DRA)