Irish Examiner view: Aer Lingus pilots have a right to take industrial action

Ialpa pilots are perfectly entitled to take industrial action to seek better terms and conditions, and it makes sense to do so at a time when it is most likely to help their cause

Many people's first thought is whether the Ialpa work-to-rule at Aer Lingus will affect their travel plans. But here's another thought: Employees hold power, and always should. 

The dispute between Aer Lingus and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) escalated significantly this week when Ialpa gave notice of an indefinite work-to-rule from next Wednesday, June 26.  

That means pilots will refuse to work overtime or engage in any other out-of-hours duties requested by management.