SIPTU still on board for Aer Lingus cost-cutting talks

SIPTU yesterday agreed to continue in discussions with Aer Lingus to play its part in achieving the €20 million in cost reduction being sought by the airline.

In a major boost for the airline’s plans, SIPTU — which represents 1,800 ground staff — agreed to discuss the roadmap for the savings hammered out under the guidance of the National Implementation Body.

Under that plan, SIPTU will agree to changes in work practices which will generate €10m of the €20m in savings being sought under the airline’s Programme for Continuous Improvement 2007.