South African Labor Union Says 4,000 Tire Workers Plan to Protest Over Pay

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said 4,000 of its members in the tire- manufacturing industry will protest today in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape over pay and working conditions.

Workers from local units owned by Firestone, Goodyear Tire & rubber Co. and Continental AG will participate in the protest march, the labor union said in an e-mailed statement.

(bloomberg.com)