Mexican border strike nears victory, 44 of 48 plants settle

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A mass strike at assembly plants in a Mexican border city is nearing victory, after 44 of 48 “maquiladora” factories agreed to 20 percent pay increases.
Companies in Matamoros had resisted union demands for raises and a one-time bonus of about $1,685. At its height the strike involved 25,000 workers making less than $1 an hour.
The Industrial Workers and Laborers’ Union of Matamoros said Tuesday that since the strike started in mid-January, all but abou