“Our strike was never just about securing a wage agreement. At the centre of our demands was to secure changes which would result in the long-term sustainability of the SAA group, and assist it to get back onto the path of profitability. Ultimately, our goal was to save SAA in order to save jobs,” the unions said.
“We thank our members for their courage and dedication and for remaining committed to this struggle. They were disciplined and resolute and this is their victory. We call on them to unite as we have a lot of work ahead of us.
“We must leave SAA in a better position than it is in now, and it is our duty to ensure that future generations of workers can benefit from the airline,” they added in a joint statement.