Union to recommence talks to avert Aer Lingus strike

TALKS aimed at averting the planned strike in Aer Lingus, due to take effect before the end of this month, will recommence today as SIPTU meets with the Labour Relations Commission.

Over the weekend, SIPTU shop stewards agreed to a proposal from the National Implementation Body to attend the LRC. On Saturday, management met commission chairman Kevin Foley in a bid to open channels for further talks between the two sides in the dispute.

SIPTU, the main union at the airline, held talks with the commission on Friday. One positive sign in the protracted talks was the fact that the company has been considering new cost-saving proposals submitted by the company.