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Numsa union demands 15% wage hike in coal sector

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has demanded Glencore raise coal mining wages by 15%, Numsa said on Tuesday, almost triple the inflation rate of 4.6%. NUMSA also said it was pushing for an increase of 20% in all allowances. The union is scheduled to meet with the Chamber of Mines on Tuesday to discuss wages.