Aer Lingus and airport staff threaten strike over pension scheme changes

Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport Authority staff have voted in favour of strike action if their employers make changes to their pension scheme without their agreement.

Six unions balloted 4,500 members including ground and cabin crew, and Dublin Airport Authority employees, over the Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme.

That scheme has a deficit of almost €750m and there has been fears over its ability to pay out as the shortfall has mounted.