SIPTU posed to strike over Aer Lingus concerns

Trade unionists served notice of industrial action on Aer Lingus today, threatening strikes if the company proceeded to privatisation without agreement on issues of concern to staff.

SIPTU National Industrial Secretary Michael Halpenny said staff were worried about job security, compulsory redundancies, pensions and ensuring their current shareholding is not diluted following the Government’s decision to sell a majority stake in the national airline.