Aer Lingus workers set to vote for action

AER LINGUS workers are expected to vote overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in advance of negotiations over radical restructuring plans proposed by management.

Under the terms of the ballot, 2,000 SIPTU members in Aer Lingus have been asked to support a resolution not to co-operate with voluntary redundancy deals until there is overall agreement on any future plans for the company.

Although today's ballot will clear the way for strike action, no stoppages are expected in the short term.