Some British unions representing public employees say that they will strike on May 10 over pension reforms. The unions say that the strike is a message to the government that workers do not agree with the changes being made. The government is instituting pension reforms that will raise the retirement age and increase contributions. Other unions are considering joining the strike or have made plans for their own.
See "Civil service and health staff call May strike over pensions", Dan Milmo, Guardian Unlimited (UK), April 17, 2012