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S. African World Cup Laborers End Strike

Workers building new stadiums negotiate 12% pay raise

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 15, 2009 2:09 PM CDT

(Newser) – South African construction workers tasked with building facilities for the 2010 World Cup today called off their week-long strike after 15 hours, clearing a major obstacle in the country’s preparations to host to the world’s most watched sports competition, AFP reports. Construction firms...   Read full story »

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