GM suspends production in S. Africa on labor strike


(MENAFN) General Motors has suspended production at its main South African plant after a strike hit parts supplies, becoming the latest victim of relentless labor unrest in South Africa, The Peninsula Qatar reported

About 2,000 workers affiliated with the National Union of Mineworkers went on strike at Impala Platinum's IMPJ.J Marula mine, demanding higher wages

GM's suspension of output at its plant in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth showed the escalating impact of the walkout, after NUMSA rejected an increased wage offer from the SEIFSA

"The plant has been shut since yesterday because of the parts supplier issues," spokeswoman of the US automaker said


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