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Many National Union of Metal Workers (Numsa) members braved torrential downpours to gather outside their employers' gates as part of a nationwide strike. The approximately 170 000 Numsa workers are demanding a 13 percent wage increase. Numsa regional spokesperson Patrick Sewu said the strike came into full effect on Monday and that there was a total stayaway by all Numsa members from work in East London. "Most of our workers are in debt. They will want to go back to work to be able to pay … [Read more...] about Numsa Workers’ Strike Continues