Menu
06/06/2011
Aer Lingus Talks 'To Avoid Northern Strike'
Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots in Belfast is still ready for take-off, despite a settlement being reached over the parallel dispute in the Republic of Ireland.
The news came after talks aimed at averting widespread disruption took place on Sunday evening at the Labour Relations Commission in Dublin.
Industrial action had been due to begin in Dublin on Tuesday with a work-to-rule in Belfast scheduled for 10 June, but while negotiations are continuing, Aer Lingus said it intended to operate a full schedule from all its bases from Tuesday onwards irrespective of any continuing problems.
However, details of the settlement reached over the dispute in the Republic of Ireland have not yet been released, while talks on averting the actions in Belfast - and also at Gatwick - are due to resume shortly.
Talks had been continued through the night aimed at avoiding travel wholesale chaos this week despite earlier dialogue between Aer Lingus management and the pilots union Ialpa collapsing in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC).
The parties regrouped yesterday evening, hoping to agree terms in the row over rostering arrangements.
Ialpa, the pilots' branch of trade union Impact, said last summer pilots were regularly forced to work six out of seven days and last week they served notice of industrial action.
If the strike action had gone ahead, some 30,000 passengers would have faced disruption to their travel plans.
Salary Levels
The dispute in the Irish Republic had centred on rota arrangements, while the issues in Northern Ireland mainly related to pay as since the Belfast 'hub' was opened, salaries in Belfast are said to be "uncompetitive" and that pilots there were the lowest paid in all the Aer Lingus bases.
Customers can change flights for between tomorrow and Friday free of charge on: www.aerlingus.com
(BMcN/BMcC)
The news came after talks aimed at averting widespread disruption took place on Sunday evening at the Labour Relations Commission in Dublin.
Industrial action had been due to begin in Dublin on Tuesday with a work-to-rule in Belfast scheduled for 10 June, but while negotiations are continuing, Aer Lingus said it intended to operate a full schedule from all its bases from Tuesday onwards irrespective of any continuing problems.
However, details of the settlement reached over the dispute in the Republic of Ireland have not yet been released, while talks on averting the actions in Belfast - and also at Gatwick - are due to resume shortly.
Talks had been continued through the night aimed at avoiding travel wholesale chaos this week despite earlier dialogue between Aer Lingus management and the pilots union Ialpa collapsing in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC).
The parties regrouped yesterday evening, hoping to agree terms in the row over rostering arrangements.
Ialpa, the pilots' branch of trade union Impact, said last summer pilots were regularly forced to work six out of seven days and last week they served notice of industrial action.
If the strike action had gone ahead, some 30,000 passengers would have faced disruption to their travel plans.
Salary Levels
The dispute in the Irish Republic had centred on rota arrangements, while the issues in Northern Ireland mainly related to pay as since the Belfast 'hub' was opened, salaries in Belfast are said to be "uncompetitive" and that pilots there were the lowest paid in all the Aer Lingus bases.
Customers can change flights for between tomorrow and Friday free of charge on: www.aerlingus.com
(BMcN/BMcC)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 June 2011
Aer Lingus Strike Talks Continue
Talks are continuing today in a bid to avoid travel disruption for Aer Lingus passengers next week. Following a ballot of its members, where 87% voted in favour of industrial action, IALPA / IMPACT wrote to Aer Lingus confirming its intention to take such action.
Aer Lingus Strike Talks Continue
Talks are continuing today in a bid to avoid travel disruption for Aer Lingus passengers next week. Following a ballot of its members, where 87% voted in favour of industrial action, IALPA / IMPACT wrote to Aer Lingus confirming its intention to take such action.
05 November 2013
Concerns Raised Over Threatened Aer Lingus Strike
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport and Tourism, Timmy Dooley TD, has voiced his concern at the news that 91% of IMPACT cabin crew members at Aer Lingus voted in favour of industrial action.
Concerns Raised Over Threatened Aer Lingus Strike
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport and Tourism, Timmy Dooley TD, has voiced his concern at the news that 91% of IMPACT cabin crew members at Aer Lingus voted in favour of industrial action.
19 October 2007
Ryanair Hits Out As Aer Lingus Takes Flight
With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of this Aer Lingus closure.
Ryanair Hits Out As Aer Lingus Takes Flight
With Aer Lingus proceeding with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route and open a new Belfast hub instead, its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is now set to provide three additional daily flights to London to ensure Shannon Airport's capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of this Aer Lingus closure.
16 November 2007
Talks Underway In Aer Lingus Dispute
Aer Lingus management and union officials are engaged in talks with the National Implementation Body in a bid to avert strike action next week. According to reports, the situation is very difficult between the two sides.
Talks Underway In Aer Lingus Dispute
Aer Lingus management and union officials are engaged in talks with the National Implementation Body in a bid to avert strike action next week. According to reports, the situation is very difficult between the two sides.
14 November 2008
Aer Lingus And Unions Meet For Emergency Talks
A last minute effort to avoid crippling strike action at Aer Lingus has been agreed after the National Implementation Body (NIB) stepped in to the dispute.
Aer Lingus And Unions Meet For Emergency Talks
A last minute effort to avoid crippling strike action at Aer Lingus has been agreed after the National Implementation Body (NIB) stepped in to the dispute.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
