Employees seek redress for years of sacrifice during austerity

As the economy grows, Stephen Rogers looks at how the deal with Luas drivers may see workers across many sectors begin campaigns for pay increases

FOR much of the last decade, anyone booking a flight with Aer Lingus at a peak time of the year would have had a sense of trepidation that a potential strike by employees could signal chaos for their travel plans.

There was often a feeling that dates for industrial action were chosen specifically because they would create the most headlines, concentrating the minds of the employer and ensuring that their grievances were addressed.