South African Steelworkers Accept New Pay Deal to End Strike

  • National Union of Metalworkers agrees to raises of 5% to 6%
  • Labor action dealt further blow to virus-battered economy

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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa agreed to a new three-year wage deal for steelworkers, bringing an end to a strike that’s dragged on since Oct. 5.