Guys, here is the latest press release ex-NowMedia:
30 August 2006
SA immigration strike update
DISCUSSIONS are underway to avert a "crippling" SA immigration officials’ strike due to begin on September 1.
The Department of Home Affairs has submitted a proposal to the Public Servants Association (PSA), which represents these officials and this is being reviewed, says the Association’s Manie de Clerq.
An announcement will be made by tomorrow afternoon (Aug 31) on whether or not the strike will be called off.
The strike threat is a result of failed negotiations on an outstanding salary dispute between the officials and Home Affairs.
Says the Board of Airline Representatives ceo, June Crawford: “Barsa has issued a call on the Department of Home Affairs, as well as the Ministry, to urgently communicate the status of the planned strike by latest Thursday morning as airlines will need to cancel international flights by Thursday evening to prevent their passengers from being impacted – a decision which will negatively impact tourism and international tourists’ perception of the country.”