Cameroon: Camair-Co workers extend strike through May 10 /update 1

Event

Unions representing the staff of Cameroon’s national carrier, Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Camair-Co), have extended their strike beginning on Tuesday, May 2, through Friday, May 10. Airline unions indicated that staff will only return to work after their demands have been met. The work stoppage is likely to result in significant flight disruptions, including cancelations, through the end of the industrial action.

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

Potentially 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.