Sacca and Numsa to embark on ‘mother of all strikes’ at SAA
The unions are furious at proposed job cuts at the embattled national carrier, saying they ‘will not allow workers’ livelihoods to be auctioned off’
13 November 2019 - 16:18
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and the SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) have threatened to ground embattled airline SAA when it embarks on the “mother of all strikes” at the national carrier in the next two days.
This follows an announcement on Monday that SAA is to cut 944 jobs, or about 20% of its workforce, to bring costs under control...
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