Public sector strike hits services and schools

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13967580

About half of all state schools in England and Wales are being affected by a strike by UK public sector workers.

Picket lines have been set up as three teaching unions join Public and Commercial Services union members such as jobcentre and border control staff to protest at planned pension changes.

They say the plans mean more work and contributions for a reduced pension.

The government says the plans are "fair to taxpayers" and other trade unions are continuing with negotiations.