SIPTU to 'vigorously oppose' sale of Aer Lingus if commitments on jobs not provided

Aer Lingus union SIPTU stated (26-May-2015) it will "vigorously oppose" the sale by Ireland's government of its 25.11% stake in Aer Lingus to International Airlines Group (IAG), if "the company fails to provide commitments that it will not impose compulsory redundancies or the outsourcing of jobs." SIPTU spokesperson Owen Reidy said: "SIPTU members are concerned that, as the proposals currently stand, the management of Aer Lingus has failed to give clear commitments that it will not impose the outsourcing of jobs or compulsory redundancies. One would have to question the credibility of the positive outlook concerning the future of the company if the sale goes ahead, which is being presented by Aer Lingus and the proposed buyer IAG, if they cannot give such commitments." [more - original PR]