Giorgos Raftopoulos, PASOK founding member and former GSEE president, dies

PASOK has announced the death of Giorgos Raftopoulos, a founding member of the party and former president of the General Confederation of Greek Workers. The party described him as a central figure in major labor struggles of the 1970s and 1980s.

Giorgos Raftopoulos, PASOK founding member and former GSEE president, dies

Announcement from PASOK

The Panhellenic Socialist Movement issued a statement mourning the passing of Giorgos Raftopoulos. The party highlighted his role as an early member and his leadership at the GSEE during key decades for Greek workers.

Background on career

Raftopoulos participated in labor activism in the 1970s and 1980s. He later served as president of the GSEE, Greece's main trade union confederation. Limited public details are available on his later years.

Immediate reactions

No additional statements from other political parties or union bodies have been reported at this time. The announcement appeared on the in.gr news site on September 8, 2026.

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