South African Airways Faces Strike Over Planned Job Cuts

The unions are also striking over a failure by SAA to meet demands including an 8% wage increase across the board and at least three years of job security
Nov. 14, 2019

South African Airways staff will go on strike starting Friday in protest at the state-owned carrier’s plans to fire almost 1,000 workers to help stem losses and repair the balance sheet.

Cabin crew and check-in, ticket sales, head office, technical and ground staff will join the walkout, the South African Cabin Crew Association and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said in a statement on Wednesday.

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-13/south-african-airways-faces-strike-over-planned-jobs-cuts

Sign up for Aviation Pros Newsletters
Get the latest news and updates.