FlySafair confirmed this morning (July 16) that negotiations with its pilot group, represented by the trade union Solidarity, have reached a deadlock.
This will result in the issuance of a strike certificate, granting pilots the right to engage in protected industrial action. The strike certificate gives union members the right to strike action following the required 72 hours’ notice to the airline.
According to Solidarity, strike rules will be finalised tomorrow (July 17) under the guidance of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The strike could then commence a few days later.
Solidarity represents more than 200 pilots, around two-thirds of FlySafair’s pilots, according to Solidarity Deputy General Secretary, Helgard Cronje.
Negotiations between Solidarity and FlySafair over improved employment conditions reached a deadlock after three months. FlySafair’s final offer – a 5,7% salary increase with some additional adjustments to compensation – was rejected by the majority of Solidarity members.
