Aer Lingus accused of blackmailing staff

Aer Lingus management was tonight accused of attempting to blackmail its staff into accepting tough cost-cutting measures.

Tue, 02 Oct, 2007 - 21:05

Aer Lingus management was tonight accused of attempting to blackmail its staff into accepting tough cost-cutting measures.

The airline, now facing its second major dispute in as many months after abandoning the Shannon-Heathrow service, has frozen three pay rises worth 7.5% as it strives to save around €20m .

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