18/01/2011
Bumping Landing As Aer Lingus Rota Opposed
High flyers in Aer Lingus are being brought down to earth as the airline is introducing new cabin crew rosters, which have been opposed by the IMPACT trade union.
There has been disagreement between Aer Lingus management and cabin crew over rosters for months, with cabin crew engaging in a work-to-rule since 12 October.
The new rosters form part of the implementation of a cost-cutting programme introduced by the airline last year.
All other grades except cabin crew have implemented the Greenfield programme proposals - with the forced adoption of the measures remaining contentious.
Management has warned workers that they will be removed from the payroll if they do not comply with the new arrangements.
IMPACT said that workers had accepted they would have to work more hours in the air, but did not agree to the new rosters.
The union confirmed that cabin crew would continue with their industrial action, but said that there was no question of strike action.
(BMcC/GK)
There has been disagreement between Aer Lingus management and cabin crew over rosters for months, with cabin crew engaging in a work-to-rule since 12 October.
The new rosters form part of the implementation of a cost-cutting programme introduced by the airline last year.
All other grades except cabin crew have implemented the Greenfield programme proposals - with the forced adoption of the measures remaining contentious.
Management has warned workers that they will be removed from the payroll if they do not comply with the new arrangements.
IMPACT said that workers had accepted they would have to work more hours in the air, but did not agree to the new rosters.
The union confirmed that cabin crew would continue with their industrial action, but said that there was no question of strike action.
(BMcC/GK)
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Aer Lingus Action 'Won't Hit Flights'
There will be no disruption to passengers when Aer Lingus industrial action 'takes-off' later this month. Flights will not be affected during industrial action in two weeks as cabin crew begin a work-to-rule on Wednesday week after accusing the airline's management of imposing gruelling new rosters.
Aer Lingus Action 'Won't Hit Flights'
There will be no disruption to passengers when Aer Lingus industrial action 'takes-off' later this month. Flights will not be affected during industrial action in two weeks as cabin crew begin a work-to-rule on Wednesday week after accusing the airline's management of imposing gruelling new rosters.
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