by | Jun 3, 2026 | SIPTU Bulletin
Over 300 union members recently participated in a ballot on a merger proposal of the old Lufthansa Technik Shannon (LTS – formerly Shannon Aerospace) Hangar 1 and the AAG operation (Hangar 2). Initially the company had run both as separate operations but decided to...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | SIPTU Bulletin
In November 2025 Aer Lingus confirmed to SIPTU that it intends to outsource the work of about 60 drivers, who deliver meals to its aircraft in Dublin Airport. Production of onboard meals for the Dublin-based operations was outsourced back in 2020, just before the...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | SIPTU Bulletin
A one-year local bargaining pay agreement has been reached between SIPTU and the ground handling contractor Swissport. The deal, agreed at local level covers approximately 480 union members in Dublin, Cork and Shannon, and provides for a 3% pay increase from 1st...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU members employed as Firefighters at Sligo Airport have ended their industrial action following a breakthrough agreement with management to formally recognise the Union for collective bargaining purposes. SIPTU Organiser, Andrew Clune, said: “Our members...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | SIPTU Bulletin
In 2019, a number of Irish aviation organisations, including airlines and airports proactively agreed to the Joint Declaration on Unruly Passenger Behaviour. In this declaration, they agreed to collaborate by effectively communicating with passengers, supporting...
