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Moneyweb reports that according to SA Airways (SAA), there were minimal flight disruptions on Wednesday morning despite the ‘work-to-rule’ industrial action by pilots.
This followed a decision by employees affiliated with the SAA Pilots Association and the National Transport Movement Pilot Forum to take action due to an impasse in a wage dispute. Negotiations over salaries, benefits and work conditions commenced in May 2024, with pilots initially demanding a 30% salary increase, which was later reduced to 15.7%. In November 2024, SAA implemented a 7.2% average salary increase and increased the medical aid subsidy from R2,275 to R4,000 monthly. This was rejected, leading to a pilot strike on 5 December 2024. In December, a compromise agreement was reached during the strike that included a 1% increase in the total cost of employment effective 1 December 2024 and a daily domestic allowance of R200 for all flight deck crew, among other things. However, a final offer still had to be made. SAA’s final offer includes a 7.66% total cost of employment increase from 1 April, followed by 3% annual increases in 2025 and 2026, and a further 3% plus inflation-linked adjustments in 2027. “We consider our offer to the pilots both fair and generous, especially given the financial challenges the airline continues to face. SAA remains dedicated to reaching an amicable resolution through ongoing negotiations and open communication with the pilot body and all stakeholders,” said SAA Group CEO, Prof John Lamola.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Anathi Madubela at Moneyweb
- Read too, SAA implements contingency measures to minimise pilots’ protest, at BusinessLive (subscriber access only)
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