Public sector pay strike underway in South Africa‏

COSATU affiliated public sector unions commenced an indefinite pay strike on Wednesday after rejecting a government offer of a 7% rise. Over 1 million workers are taking part in the action.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11008442

The joint unions issued a statement saying:

‘After a four-day consultation process members ... have unanimously rejected the offer and have insisted on the 8.6 per cent and 1,000 rand housing allowance. The strike for public service unions will continue until such time that the employer accedes to the demands of the workers."

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2010/08/20108187355918356.html