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26-Feb-08 10:10 [Europe, Middle East and Africa]
Aer Lingus strike action averted Strike action has been avoided after the union SIPTU and Aer Lingus reached an agreement to bring to an end a dispute over cost cutting measures, which affect staff's pay and employee reward.
The strike was scheduled for today and it is believed the resulting disruption to flights would have affected around 20,000 passengers.
Gerry McCormack, SIPTU national industrial secretary, said that an agreement has now been reached "subject to a ballot of our members".
"We accept there has been genuine commitment by both sides to reach an agreement and the process has protected SIPTU members‚ interests and also prevented disruption to Aer Lingus passengers," he added.
A meeting between the two sides, which began on Saturday morning, was concluded last night after a marathon session of talks. SIPTU say the deal will mean no pay cuts and no job losses.
Founded in 1936 by the Irish government, Aer Lingus provides flights to and from Ireland.
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