Talks aimed at avoiding widescale redundancies and pay cuts at Aer Lingus will continue between Siptu and airline bosses tomorrow. It follows Friday's announcement of 500 planned redundancies at the airline. The announcement was akin to "pouring petrol on the fire of an already difficult industrial relations environment," according to the trade union. Aviation sector organiser Neil McGowan said the company must allow time for proper negotiations and consultation on the planned layoffs. The airline has already halved the pay and hours of most employees and laid off a number of staff including those based at Shannon Airport

Source: Irish Examiner June 21, 2020 07:07 UTC