Now, 20 years later the two aviation executives find the tables turned with regard to their relationships with trade unions. Meanwhile at Aer Lingus there are no strikes, but there is plenty of tough talking behind the scenes." But at Aer Lingus, since IAG took over, management has taken a low key but very firm approach to its trade unions. "Aer Lingus is the only airline/service provider using the older working model, the whole industry has moved on. In Spain it was predicted that the trade unions there would make the Dubliner's life a misery.

Source: Irish Independent October 07, 2018 17:03 UTC