Skorpion Zinc Strike (2008)

The Skorpion Zinc Strike was a strike at Skorpion Zinc Mine (the largest Zinc mine in Africa) in Namibia in 2008.
== Background ==
The mine had been accused of underpaying its workers and racial discrimination against black workers.Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Skorpion_Zinc_strike
== Events ==
The strike lasted 19 days, from the 10th of May to the 29th of May before an agreement was reached.
== Results ==
The strike won a 12% increase in wages plus increased overtime and holiday benefits.
== References ==
Category:Africa
Category:Namibia
Category:Southern Africa
Category:Strikes