Numsa demands resignation of Comair CEO amid flight suspensions
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has expressed dismay at Sunday’s announcement by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) that it has grounded all Comair flights.
This means Kulula and British Airways will not be flying for an indefinite period of time until Comair addresses the findings made by Civil Aviation Authority.
Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says although they are dismayed at the grounding of flights, they are not surprised by the decision.
“We are not surprised at these unfortunate developments as we have been warning the airline from within, of the dangers of their cost cutting measures and that this would eventually have the impact of compromising safety standards, by not giving their aircraft enough ground time for proper maintenance.”
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Hlubi-Majola says CEO of Comair Glenn Orsmond does not have a vision to turn the organisation around.
“We have expressed our lack of confidence in the current leadership led by the CEO who has a track record of closing down airlines in the past.
“We demand the resignation of Glen Orsmond and his executives, and the withdrawal of the current threatening section 189 notice that was issued on the 1st of March 2022 to our members.”
She adds the latest setback is threatening the livelihoods of many employees.
“Two years after going into business rescue, Comair is still under business rescue and refuses to commit to a date as to when the business rescue process will end and the company will be handed back to its own management and board. This is a clear lack of confidence in the leadership.
“Our members wish to pass a vote of no confidence in the CEO and his executive to protect their jobs and livelihoods which are threatened by management decisions that put profits over people and people’s livelihoods,” adds Hlubi-Majola.
