Aer Lingus impasse - Towing the line

Fortunately, the 21 aircraft handlers who operate the tow trucks that move aircraft have come to an 11th-hour agreement to bring them in line with their SIPTU colleague.

Late last week they had rejected new work arrangements that Aer Lingus had insisted were vital to a 10-year contract with SR Technics.

The impasse put the jobs of about 1,200 workers at the company in jeopardy. Aer Lingus had set today as the deadline for the signing of a new contract. Without the contract, management of SR Technics warned the company’s viability would be uncertain.