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The Star reports that employees at SA Airways (SAA) are demanding to be part of the decision-making structures at the reconfigured airline expected to emerge from the ruins of the national carrier.
The SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu), which is a Cosatu affiliate, wants SAA staff represented in all of the new airline's governance and decision-making structures, regardless of the form of ownership. Satawu warned the government to draw lessons from the “previous” SAA that was looted and brought to collapse over a number of years, and find a balance between its interests and those of labour and business. “The presence and influence of labour should not be relegated to the LCF (leadership compact forum) and collective bargaining structures, but should be extended to the level of board of control,” demanded Satawu, adding that it would make submissions during the change management process. Satawu’s demands followed the government’s appointment of the airline’s chief commercial officer, Phillip Saunders, as acting chief executive. A new interim SAA board will be announced shortly. The National Transport Movement (NTM) wants Saunders to prioritise transformation, improved working conditions, eradicate unfair discrimination, and avoid sporadic consulting companies, job-for-pals and corruption.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Loyiso Sidimba at Independent News
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