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FlySafair Crew Strike for Higher Wages Amid Rising Costs

11/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

FlySafair cabin crew in South Africa began a strike on November 4, 2025, represented by the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA), demanding higher wages and better conditions.
They rejected a 5.7% wage increase and bonuses, citing rising costs.
FlySafair says over two-thirds of its crew, including non-union members, will continue working to avoid flight disruptions and will seek mediation through the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

History

Historical Context

The South African Labour Relations Act, enacted in 1995, marked a pivotal shift in labor dynamics by establishing a framework for collective bargaining and workers' rights. This followed decades of restrictive laws, such as the Native Labour Regulations Act of 1911, which suppressed union activities. The current strike by FlySafair's cabin crew for higher wages reflects ongoing challenges in achieving fair compensation within South Africa's labor market.

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Story summary

FlySafair cabin crew in South Africa began a strike on November 4, 2025, represented by the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA), demanding higher wages and better conditions.
They rejected a 5.7% wage increase and bonuses, citing rising costs.
FlySafair says over two-thirds of its crew, including non-union members, will continue working to avoid flight disruptions and will seek mediation through the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

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