It's official: SAA strike to go ahead from 4am on Friday

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SAA employees will go on strike from Friday morning.

National Union of Metalworkers of SA and the South African Cabin Crew Association – could not reach an agreement over wages during last-minute talks to avoid industrial action.

Speaking at the OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, the unions confirmed that an agreement could not be reached. SACCA president Zazi Nsibanyoni-Mugambi said: “We are going on strike tomorrow [Friday]. For definite. We're not backing down.”It was previously warned that the strike could cost the airline R50m a day.

 

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