Aer Lingus set to axe third of staff

Aer Lingus, the lossmaking Irish airline, has set itself on a collision course with its ground services staff and cabin crew over a radical restructuring plan, October 2008, aimed at reducing its workforce by more than a third through outsourcing and job cuts.

Irish Times, 8.10.08: Siptu may use new law to oppose job cuts at Aer Lingus http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1008/1223335466168.html

Irish Times, 12.11.08: Aer Lingus says it faces losses of €20m this year http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2008/1112/1226408553392.html

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