30 November 2011 Last updated at 15:55

In pictures: Public sector strike in Sheffield

Thousands of people gather in Barkers Pool, outside Sheffield City Hall

Thousands of public sector workers across South Yorkshire have staged a strike against government proposals to public sector pensions. At Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Cameron said he thought the government had made a "very reasonable, very fair offer to public sector workers".

Many people gathered outside Sheffield's City Hall on Barkers Pool at midday to hear various union officials speak.

Sheffield's Central Library was affected by the strike, with many workers picketing outside the entrances. Dave Sissons (pictured right) was a libraries and information assistant at the library until he retired in September. He said he had come out of retirement to stand on the picket lines in support of his former colleagues.

Montage of three photographs from the Sheffield rally

Kris Barker, a student said he wanted to be a "little bit different" with his placard (pictured left).

Woman blowing a whistle during the rally

About 370 schools across South Yorkshire were closed. The figure represents 80% of the schools in the county. Another 40 were only partially open.

The march, which took thousands of people through the streets of Sheffield, meant many roads were closed by police, causing delays throughout the city.

A council bin on the street of Sheffield that has not been emptied

Many council workers across the county were out on strike, including the Street Force team, which maintains the cleanliness of Sheffield's streets.

Photographs of three banners held on the Sheffield rally and a dog wearing union stickers

Many people in Sheffield got creative with their banners. Harvey, the dog, was covered in union stickers and took part in the march.

NHS worker on a picket line outside Sheffield Town Hall

Nicola Taylor, a domestic services worker for the NHS, based herself outside the main entrance of Sheffield's Town Hall.

Staff from South Yorkshire Police demonstrated next to Paul Waplington's Steelworker artwork in Castle Street. They said they also received a huge amount of support from officers who were unable to strike.

Viv Thom, an education developer at Sheffield Hallam University on picket line

Viv Thom, an education developer at Sheffield Hallam University, said: "All the things that have been good about the society that I've lived in - health care, education, housing, decent jobs - have only ever been achieved by people collectively standing up for their rights, and that is what we are doing today."

People stood at bus stop, with protesters marching on the road

Many people passing by said they supported the strike, despite being held up.

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In pictures: Public sector strike in Sheffield

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