DAA Statement Re Planned Industrial Action

The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has been informed by SIPTU and Mandate that its members plan to take industrial action at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports as part of ICTU’s national day of action next Monday, March 30.

SIPTU has indicated that its members at Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Airports plan to stop work between 4.00am and noon on Monday. Mandate members at Dublin and Cork Airports have also indicated that they will take industrial action on March 30.

The DAA is disappointed that union members have opted for this course of action, particularly as the company last week invited all union representatives to attend the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) to discuss the company’s deteriorating financial situation as a matter of urgency.

The DAA has informed staff that no decision will be taken in relation to the payment of pay increases under the national wage agreement until the company has concluded a major cost recovery programme, which is close to completion.

As the matter has been referred to the LRC, it is inappropriate at this time for union members to take industrial action that will seriously inconvenience tens of thousands of passengers.

The DAA urges its trade unions to attend the LRC talks and not to engage in any disruptive industrial action until this process is complete.

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For reference:
Paul O’Kane
Director Public Affairs
DAA
Tel 086 6090221