National Teachers Strike Possible in UK over Pension Benefit Reductions

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/may/01/headteachers-strike-ballot-pensions-reform

The largest union of head teachers in the United Kingdom may launch a national strike over a government plan to reduce pension benefits.  The government proposals would raise the minimum retirement age to 68 from 60 and 65, increase contributions, and base the amount of the pension on the career income average rather than final salary.

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