Cameroon: Camair-Co workers threaten to strike May 2

Event

Unions representing the staff of Cameroon’s national carrier, Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Camair-Co), are expected to start a strike on Tuesday, May 2. Airline unions announced the strike on Sunday, April 28, stating that staff will only return to work after their demands have been met. The work stoppage is scheduled to start at 06:00 (local time) and may result in significant flight disruptions, including cancelations.

Context

Camair-Co workers are demanding that they receive three months of salary arrears, along with improved health insurance for all staff and internal human resource management. The unions are also calling for the airline to conduct maintenance on the company’s fleet of aircraft.

Advice

Potential impacted travelers are advised to monitor developments to the situation, confirm the status of their flight before departing for the airport, and to contact the airline for further information.