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Mauritius: Yamachiche abattoir workers win strike

Workers at the abattoir have returned to work after winning salary increases and recognition of their union.

Submitted by jef costello on April 16, 2007

The workers had been on strike for over six months when victory was finally declared. At a meeting held on Saturday 87% of the 180 workers agreed to a settlement concluded earlier in the week. Before the strike the abattoir was dealing with over 15000 animals per week

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  • Africa
  • Mauritius

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