Union strike threat 'defies logic', say ISME

Business organisation ISME has criticised the decision by SIPTU to threaten strike action against Aer Lingus, claiming that it would cause major disruption at one of the busiest times of the year.

“It defies logic that SIPTU, in its greedy pursuit of political and financial gain, feel compelled to hold the general public and the business community to ransom by bringing the airports to a standstill and in the process damage the international image of Ireland,” said ISME chief executive Mark Fielding.