The basis of the strike was a disagreement over pay and pensions.

Public sector workers are set to strike in a row over pensions.

The teachers' union, long a supporter of Democratic candidates, has clashed with the administration over pensions.

A fight to the death between the unions and government over public pensions?

If the unions continue to be unreasonable over pensions, this is a weapon the government has in the pocket.

There'd be no more demonstrations or strikes over pensions and pay cuts.

More than a million public sector workers are to vote on strike action over pensions.

Besides wages, the two sides disagree over pensions, health insurance and safety.

Or is it time for unions to make the best of the offer on the table and end the uncertainty over pensions?

Three million or more workers will take to the picket lines over pensions.