Aer Lingus proposals rejected
by Niall Shanahan
 
he branch made a decision to maintain a ‘neutral’ stance on the proposals, putting them to a ballot without any recommendation.
he branch made a decision to maintain a ‘neutral’ stance on the proposals, putting them to a ballot without any recommendation.

Aer Lingus cabin crew branch have voted to reject the company’s latest proposals for structural changes by a majority of just over 82%. Almost 900 members took part in the electronic ballot, which concluded on Tuesday (14th September).

 

The company’s proposals had not been agreed by the branch committee executive. The branch made a decision to maintain a ‘neutral’ stance on the proposals, putting them to a ballot without any recommendation.

 

The branch committee hosted a series of webinars during the ballot to allow members to ask questions about the proposals, which included a pay freeze until December 2024, a lower pay scale entry point, changes to sick leave for new entrants, and reductions in sales commission.

 

The airline’s executive director for HR wrote to Fórsa in response to the ballot result. He said rejecting the proposal “does not remove the need for immediate and structural change it makes it more urgent.”

 

The company is expected to outline its next steps over the coming days.

 

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