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Large numbers out on strike today over pensions

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers are on strike today, 13% of schools open but only 18 job centres close in pensions row. According to the latest government statistics, only 13% of schools in England are expected to be open, while only 18 job centres out of a total of 900 are closed.

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 November 2011

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers are on strike today as the row over cuts and pensions continue.

According to the latest government statistics, only 13% of schools in England are expected to be open, while only 18 job centres out of a total of 900 are closed.

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