Shannon unions reject recovery plan
by Niall Shanahan
 
Fórsa official Johnny Fox said "We believe the company should have waited for this report before announcing swingeing pay cuts and staff reductions."
Fórsa official Johnny Fox said "We believe the company should have waited for this report before announcing swingeing pay cuts and staff reductions."

Representatives from the Shannon airport group of unions have called for immediate discussions with management after the Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) announced plans to cut pay by up to 20% until April 2023.

 

The unions – Fórsa, Siptu and Connect – described the move as 'unacceptable'.

 

The three unions said they would resist unilateral pay cuts “in the strongest possible way” and said the “appalling” absence of consultation with airport staff was an obstacle to an agreed solution to the airport's difficulties.

 

They said the proposed terms of the voluntary redundancy scheme published by Shannon airport had not been discussed with unions and were not acceptable to them. The unions want the proposals withdrawn in advance of “meaningful negotiations.”

 

The group of unions said it would be seeking the same voluntary redundancy terms as those offered to Dublin Airport Authority staff.

 

In its submission to the Government-established aviation taskforce last month, Fórsa said the airport was a vital piece of infrastructure, which is key to the economy of the mid-west region.

 

Unions also questioned the timing of this announcement ahead of the publication of the taskforce report, which is expected today.

 

Fórsa official Johnny Fox said: "We expect the taskforce will be making a series of recommendations to Government, and we believe the company should have waited for this report before announcing swingeing pay cuts and staff reductions."

 

 

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