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September 19, 2012

South African Miners Accept Pay Increase, End Strike 
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Striking miners at South Africa's Marikana mine have agreed to return to
work after a six-week walkout that saw major unrest and a number of
deaths. At least 34 miners were killed at a demonstration last month
after South African police opened fire. On Tuesday, the miners voted to
end the standoff with management by accepting a pay increase of 22
percent. Union representative Bishop Seoka hailed the deal.

Bishop Seoka: "The actual increase is about 22 percent, which is very
high. We don't think that has ever happened in the history of
negotiations, and the negotiations by the unions will still happen and
add more percentage in October."

 

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