Aer Lingus Irish strikes off
26.02.08
The threat of a strike at Aer Lingus has been averted after an agreement was reached on reforms and work practices. The industrial action was due to start today - on the same day it launches two new services from its Belfast International Airport 'hub' - in a dispute over a long-running cost-cutting plan.
The threat of a strike was lifted last night after management and the SIPTU union reached an agreement after talks lasting almost 36 hours. Aer Lingus had initially threatened to suspend staff if they failed to co-operate with new work practices, which were due to be introduced today without union agreement.
However, after talks with the union a package of reforms and work practices was agreed. SIPTU said it will spend the next week consulting with members to explain the deal and the package will then be put to a ballot of members. It is expected the consultation process and the ballot will take place in a fortnight and Aer Lingus has agreed to defer the new work practices until the union process is complete.
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