03/12/2008
Union Members Accept Aer Lingus Plan
The union for Aer Lingus workers have this week accepted a compromise package to save the airline from proposed industrial action over even more swingeing cuts. The new deal, which will result in €24.5 million in savings, was voted for by 80% of union members, but will still result in redundancies, less pay and more efficient work practices. Staff can now opt to take on various work practice changes, or to agree voluntary redundancies or take pay cuts in order for the deal to hold.
"It is now a matter for the company to evaluate the options each individual has made under the alternative cost savings plan to see if it provides a viable option," National Industrial Secretary Gerry McCormack said yesterday evening after the conclusion of the ballot.
The company needs around 7% of staff in Cork and Dublin, and 35% of staff in Shannon to leave.
It also needs half of the remaining staff to migrate onto the new terms and conditions provided for to achieve the cost savings necessary.
None of the changes will impact on staff at Aer Lingus' recently opened Belfast 'hub' where similar working practices as those being introduced in The Republic are laready in place.
The decision follows this week's hostile takeover bid from Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, who proposed a €750 million deal to acquire Aer Lingus.
(DW)(BMcC)
"It is now a matter for the company to evaluate the options each individual has made under the alternative cost savings plan to see if it provides a viable option," National Industrial Secretary Gerry McCormack said yesterday evening after the conclusion of the ballot.
The company needs around 7% of staff in Cork and Dublin, and 35% of staff in Shannon to leave.
It also needs half of the remaining staff to migrate onto the new terms and conditions provided for to achieve the cost savings necessary.
None of the changes will impact on staff at Aer Lingus' recently opened Belfast 'hub' where similar working practices as those being introduced in The Republic are laready in place.
The decision follows this week's hostile takeover bid from Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, who proposed a €750 million deal to acquire Aer Lingus.
(DW)(BMcC)
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