LONDON - The teachers and civil servants in England yesterday took to the streets in protest against planned pension reforms. They just put the officers on duty at schools and government buildings.
The strike is expected to last longer is to add a wave of protests across Europe against the policy of austerity to reduce debt.
This is the first action which, according to British trade unions will be a greater wave action to protest a government plan that would cut the value of public sector pensions.
"The country is led by people who have privileged, people who earned too much money. The gulf between the rich and the poor getting bigger. Why do we have to bear this burden, "said Martin Pitcher (35), elementary school teachers who participated in the largest parade in central London.
Protests in the streets which makes a number of major road traffic in London has involved thousands of workers and cheerleaders who carried banners and blowing whistles to attract public attention.
"We want to protect our pension money. We will also resist any tightening of policy in general government budget. I am worried about my retirement later because of course will not be enough to live, "said a professor named Simon Korner (54)
A strike involves about one-eighth of the entire public sector workers. The other sector labor unions promised to join strike if no settlement that satisfies them.
Schools Close
Education workers' union said about 45 percent of schools in England closed on Thursday and 40 percent were expected to be closed partially. However, the government spokesman said the figures which claimed the union is overrated.
The passenger plane was forced to face a number of flight delays due to immigration officers come to the streets, which is estimated to involve approximately 750,000 workers. Courts and government buildings are also affected.
Metropolitan Police said, 90 percent of its members who served at the reception reports from the public, do not come to work.
Prime Minister David Cameron condemned the strike action and judge it as an act of irresponsible.
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