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Union discusses Aer Lingus strike Aer Lingus workers suspend strike
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Proposals aimed at averting strike action next week by Aer Lingus staff are being discussed by union officials. Strike action by Aer Lingus cabin crew and ground staff planned for next Tuesday and Friday has been suspended.
Trade union Siptu had given notice of strike action, saying new employment contracts for temporary staff would mean working more hours for less money. Trade union Siptu agreed to proposals by Irish government-appointed mediators to delay any action for two weeks for both sides to outline all grievances.
The airline has said cost cutting is needed for it to remain competitive. The union says new contracts for temporary staff would mean working more hours for less money. The airline says cuts are needed to stay competitive.
The union is discussing an invitation by Irish government-appointed mediators to a new round of talks, which would postpone Tuesday and Friday's strikes. Shop stewards are to meet again next month to discuss any progress made.
The National Implementation Body's proposals include a freeze on changes to contracts, as well as a two-week delay on any strike action. The National Implementation Body's proposals included a freeze on changes to contracts while a new round of talks take place.
Aer Lingus recently narrowly averted a strike by pilots over conditions at the airline's new Belfast hub.Aer Lingus recently narrowly averted a strike by pilots over conditions at the airline's new Belfast hub.
Cost-cutting planCost-cutting plan
Management at the airline, which was privatised in September 2006, has promised shareholders it will finalise a 20m euros cost-cutting plan by the end of December.Management at the airline, which was privatised in September 2006, has promised shareholders it will finalise a 20m euros cost-cutting plan by the end of December.
Chief Executive Dermot Mannion has withheld planned pay rises across Aer Lingus' workforce because union leaders have refused to accept a plan to reform work practices, particularly shift and overtime rules.Chief Executive Dermot Mannion has withheld planned pay rises across Aer Lingus' workforce because union leaders have refused to accept a plan to reform work practices, particularly shift and overtime rules.
Siptu, which represents cabin crew and ground staff, insists the airline is merely trying to cut employees' pay and benefits.Siptu, which represents cabin crew and ground staff, insists the airline is merely trying to cut employees' pay and benefits.
The National Implementation Body has proposed that during the two-week period, management and unions would be able to outline all their grievances and concerns.