Monday, September 20, 2010

South African Labor Union Says 4,000 Tire Workers Plan to Protest Over Pay

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said 4,000 of its members in the tire- manufacturing industry will protest today in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape over pay and working conditions.

Workers from local units owned by Firestone, Goodyear Tire & rubber Co. and Continental AG will participate in the protest march, the labor union said in an e-mailed statement.

(bloomberg.com)

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