Aer Lingus staff set to defer strike plan

AER LINGUS passengers will breathe a sigh of relief today if, as expected, SIPTU shop stewards agree to defer a threatened strike planned for next week.

The shop stewards are to meet this morning to discuss proposals outlined at yesterday’s eight-hour meeting between unions and management, which was overseen by the National Implementation Body.

The NIB recommended that both sides spend the next two weeks listing grievances and concerns, after which time a suitably qualified person would subject the concerns to a detailed analysis.