Industrial Disputes at Aer Lingus

Paper Summary:

Aer Lingus, the national airline of the Republic of Ireland was founded in 1936. The author of the paper describes and discusses a series of industrial disputes between Aer Lingus management and ground staff, cabin crew and pilots, that erupted in 2001. The writer describes in detail the demands of the differing sectors of employees and the reaction of management to these demands. The writer also discusses the Irish Labor Relations Commissions rulings and recommendations as they applied to the dispute. Finally, the writer looks at solutions found that led to the end of industrial actions and the decision by the Irish government to privatize the airline and its potential impact on work relations.

Outline:
Introduction
A Rescue and Survival Plan for Aer Lingus
A New Base at Belfast
Breakthrough
Significant Progress Noted at Aer Lingus Negotiations
Towards the Year 2016
Improving the Situation: the Better Option
Bibliography

From the Paper:

"Aer Lingus was deep in debt and scheduled for privatization the year following this rush of disputes (Airline Industry Information 2002). It seemed unable to manage to cut down losses. In addition, it had to cope with the brunt of the tough operating environment after the 9/11 attacks, increased competition, industrial turbulence, the consequences of the 2001 foot and mouth disease outbreak on travel, squabbles in the boardroom and the downward global economic trend. As a response to these calamities, management came up with a survival plan in October 2001, which required reducing the workforce by a third (Airline Industry Information)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Airline Industry Information. Aer Lingus Pilots Endorse Settlement Plan. M2 Communications, Ltd: Gale Group, 2002
• Aer Lingus Could Break Even by 2003., 2002
• Aer Lingus Staff Suspend Strike Threat as New Pay Talks Agreed, 2000
• Aer Lingus Survival Plan Unveiled, 2001
• Aer Lingus Union Threatens Strikes, 2001

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