SAA future under threat as workers embark on strike
National airline says the strike by unions representing about 3,000 of its 5,000-strong workforce will cost it R50m a day
15 November 2019 - 09:54
Workers at SA Airways (SAA) downed tools on Friday in a strike over wages and job cuts that has forced the troubled state-owned carrier to cancel all flights and left its future hanging in the balance.
SAA, which has not turned a profit since 2011 and is without a permanent CEO, says the strike by unions representing about 3,000 of its 5,000-strong workforce will cost it R50m ($3.36m) a day and threatens its survival...
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