Aer Lingus staff learn of job losses by text message

SIXTY-FIVE Aer Lingus cabin crew staff on temporary contracts were sent text messages by the company informing them their jobs were gone because of changes to the airline’s winter schedule.

The workers were also told the texts would be followed up with phone calls giving details of their employment termination from the end of the month.

Of the workers affected, 56 are based in Dublin and nine in Cork. Most of the workers have been employed at Aer Lingus for in excess of two years and work on the company’s short-haul services.