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16:05 20 May 13
Thousands of protesting mine workers on the march. <i>AFP PHOTO</i>

NUM demands 60% pay hike

The National Union of Mineworkers is to seek pay rises of up to 60% from gold and coal producers, raising the prospect of fresh strikes in an already heated labour climate.

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  • NUM demands 60% pay hike

    Thousands of protesting mine workers on the march. <i>AFP PHOTO</i>NUM is to seek pay rises of up to 60% from gold and coal producers, raising the prospect of new strikes.
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