Numsa and the South African Cabin Crew Association have criticised the appointment of the new SAA interim chief executive Phillip Saunders.
Johannesburg - The National Union of Metalworkers of SA and the South African Cabin Crew Association have criticised the appointment of the new SAA interim chief executive Phillip Saunders on Tuesday.
The meeting, which was convened by the business rescue practitioners saw the plan securing 86% support, including from Numsa and Sacca. The unions, however, complained that the appointment of Saunders, who is currently chief commercial officer for SAA, undermined the break from the past executives. Gordhan’s spokesperson Sam Mkokeli said the department’s priorities were now giving effect to the funding commitments made for the business rescue plan and the appointment of a new interim board which would work with Saunders.“In supporting the plan, the government is committed to mobilising the necessary resources to fund the transition.
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