Pilots, crew won’t join strike — yet

PILOTS and cabin crew at Aer Lingus are not going to join their SIPTU-represented colleagues in industrial action — yet.

SIPTU announced on Monday that it was to engage in industrial action, up to and including strike action, because of cost-cutting measures introduced by the company without prior consultation with staff or unions.

Yesterday, Amicus craft workers at the national airline also voted to take industrial action. Amicus, which represents 175 engineers, said it would serve notice to the company tomorrow.