Monday, October 06, 2008

Aer Lingus talks on cost cuts continue

Trade union officials are holding further talks with Aer Lingus management to discuss the company's latest cost-cutting proposals at Shannon Airport.

Representatives of SIPTU and IMPACT were briefed last week on the plan to reduce costs by up to €100m.

The two unions have expressed major concerns about a possible move to outsource up to 1,500 jobs, according to Breakingnews.ie.