South African Port Union Votes to Authorize Strike
The main labor union for South African ports operator Transnet is preparing to go out on strike by the end of the week if last-ditch wage negotiations fail.
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The main labor union for South African ports operator Transnet is preparing to go out on strike by the end of the week if last-ditch wage negotiations fail.
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