SIPTU to discuss Aer Lingus dispute proposals

SIPTU shop stewards are meeting this morning to discuss proposals aimed at resolving the bitter dispute over cost-cutting plans at Aer Lingus.

The proposals have been put forward by the National Implementation Body, which oversaw discussions between SIPTU and Aer Lingus management in November.

A two-day strike planned for that month was narrowly averted after the NIB's intervention.

SIPTU says the airline's €20m cost-cutting plans could reduce each workers' annual wages by around €5,000.