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07/10/2008
Workers Vote On Grounding Aer Lingus Plan
Workers at Ireland's biggest airline are preparing to take a vote on action that could potentially cripple the airline's entire operation.
On Monday, Aer Lingus announced plans to cut its costs by €76 million annually, resulting in the axing of 1,500 jobs in many of its crew bases.
The airline has also proposed a plan to outsource much of its work to outside and foreign workers and begin a tender process for its ground handling operations in 140 airports worldwide.
Although major cuts were expected, union chiefs are furious with the scope of the proposals, calling the move an 'Irish Ferries Mark II' in relation to the controversy that unfolded in 2004, when 100,000 people protested over the sacking of Irish ferry workers amid a cost-cutting drive.
A spokesman from SIPTU's management team said: "This is Irish Ferries Mark II. It represents a 'fire sale' of good quality jobs by a management that can see no further than the next quarter's profit and loss sheet.
"Nobody in the company will emerge unscathed from this exercise. Even those who keep their jobs will have to sign up to new contracts, 'a merit and performance based culture' and a pay freeze until the end of 2009."
However, Aer Lingus Chief Executive Dermot Mannion said that the aggressive and radical cost-cutting plan was crucial to ensure the "future viability" of the airline, which suffered €22m losses in the first half of the year.
(DW)
On Monday, Aer Lingus announced plans to cut its costs by €76 million annually, resulting in the axing of 1,500 jobs in many of its crew bases.
The airline has also proposed a plan to outsource much of its work to outside and foreign workers and begin a tender process for its ground handling operations in 140 airports worldwide.
Although major cuts were expected, union chiefs are furious with the scope of the proposals, calling the move an 'Irish Ferries Mark II' in relation to the controversy that unfolded in 2004, when 100,000 people protested over the sacking of Irish ferry workers amid a cost-cutting drive.
A spokesman from SIPTU's management team said: "This is Irish Ferries Mark II. It represents a 'fire sale' of good quality jobs by a management that can see no further than the next quarter's profit and loss sheet.
"Nobody in the company will emerge unscathed from this exercise. Even those who keep their jobs will have to sign up to new contracts, 'a merit and performance based culture' and a pay freeze until the end of 2009."
However, Aer Lingus Chief Executive Dermot Mannion said that the aggressive and radical cost-cutting plan was crucial to ensure the "future viability" of the airline, which suffered €22m losses in the first half of the year.
(DW)
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Jobs Crash At Aer Lingus
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Jobs Crash At Aer Lingus
Some 1,100 workers at Aer Lingus could be facing compulsory redundancies as the airline puts together a massive cost saving contingency plan. The plan by the part state owned carrier is expected to come into force if staff reject a ballot on the restructuring deal that was agreed with unions earlier this year to achieve some €97 million in savings.
15 May 2008
Irish Workers Would Take Pay Cut For Dream Job
A recent survey has revealed the vast majority of Irish workers would take a salary cut if it meant getting their dream job. The survey of over 20,000 people found 84% believe a fulfilling career is more important than money amid ongoing turmoil with the government, unions and employers locked in the latest round of national pay talks.
Irish Workers Would Take Pay Cut For Dream Job
A recent survey has revealed the vast majority of Irish workers would take a salary cut if it meant getting their dream job. The survey of over 20,000 people found 84% believe a fulfilling career is more important than money amid ongoing turmoil with the government, unions and employers locked in the latest round of national pay talks.
21 January 2013
Film Launches Documenting Experiences Of Migrant Restaurant Workers
SIPTU and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) have launched a short social justice film documenting the experiences of low wage migrant restaurant workers today in Liberty Hall, Dublin.
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SIPTU and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) have launched a short social justice film documenting the experiences of low wage migrant restaurant workers today in Liberty Hall, Dublin.
12 January 2012
Cautious Welcome For Agency Workers' Bill
Speaking in the Dáil on the Protection of Employees (Agency Workers) Bill, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on jobs and enterprise, said that it was "a step in the right direction in safeguarding the rights of workers", but warned against targeting low-paid workers in an attempt to maintain competitiveness.
Cautious Welcome For Agency Workers' Bill
Speaking in the Dáil on the Protection of Employees (Agency Workers) Bill, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on jobs and enterprise, said that it was "a step in the right direction in safeguarding the rights of workers", but warned against targeting low-paid workers in an attempt to maintain competitiveness.
06 October 2011
€35m Could Help Ex Construction Workers
The European Commission has announced proposals that if passed, will make significant funds available to help unemployed construction workers across Ireland back into work. The plan will see Ireland receive €35m from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 5,987 redundant construction workers across Ireland.
€35m Could Help Ex Construction Workers
The European Commission has announced proposals that if passed, will make significant funds available to help unemployed construction workers across Ireland back into work. The plan will see Ireland receive €35m from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 5,987 redundant construction workers across Ireland.
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