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South African footwear unions end strike

27/06/2014

South Africa footwear manufacturing unions have accepted an 8% wage increase offer from employers, ending a two-week strike, the Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers' Union said in a statement.

 Thousands of members went on strike at the start of June,seeking a 10% wage increase.


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