Airports Company SA monitors reports about nationwide Cosatu strike
Airports Company South Africa has been monitoring reports about the possible nationwide strike action for Wednesday, September 27.
Cosatu is expecting hundreds of thousands of workers to take part in protests against corruption and state capture on Wednesday.
The union federation is embarking on a national shutdown, in which it expects members of more than 17 affiliate unions to participate..
It has also called on non-affiliated workers to join the protest. Marches in 13 cities around the country are planned.
Given the statements issued by the South African Police Service and metro authorities, as well as uncertainties involved in anticipating the impact of strike action, the Airports Company South Africa has advised passengers to allow for delays and longer travelling time to the airport.
“While Airports Company South Africa is not aware of specific strike action focused on airports, it is possible that there could be traffic delays that would affect airport access routes,” read a statement by ACSA,
“The managements of airports are staying in close contact with the metro authorities and the South African Police Service in order to identify as early as possible any potential delays.
“Strike action of this nature is not entirely predictable and passengers scheduled to depart from airports on Wednesday should make every effort to give themselves more time to get to the airport.”
Airport management has also advised passengers travelling on Wednesday to follow local news updates on the strike action.
While strike action could affect various forms of transport, the Company advised passengers heading for airport to use public transport wherever feasible.
