Aer Lingus chief executive Sean Doyle said it’s “extremely regrettable” that a document prepared by management that will see sweeping changes to workplace practices at the airline was leaked last week before discussions with unions were completed. Unions have been given a deadline of 6pm today to indicate whether or not they will back the proposals from management. While Siptu said it could not ballot members, Forsa said that it is balloting cabin crew members via post, and will make the outcome known to Aer Lingus on Monday next week. Aer Lingus is planning changes for work practices in ground operations, maintenance for cabin crew. He said that under the proposals, pay for staff will be maintained at 50pc for all staff previously advised of a layoff.

Source: Irish Independent June 15, 2020 17:03 UTC