Aer Lingus bosses criticise cabin crew

AER Lingus bosses used internal memos to all staff to praise those who have accepted the airline’s cost savings plans – and condemn cabin crew for voting to reject a key area.

The cabin crew members of IMPACT trade union are due to begin industrial action on August 25. From that date, they will revert to old rosters and refuse to obey new elements which they claim the company implemented unilaterally at the end of June. Both sides are due to go to the Labour Relations Commission next week to discuss the impasse.

Senior management at the airline yesterday issued a memo to staff thanking them for their support in implementing the €97 million “Greenfield” cost savings programme which had an impact on working arrangements and staff numbers.