Workers at Shannon Airport who have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action say they’re protecting themselves against the possible failure of the government’s plans.
Efforts to establish Clare’s international airport on an independent footing have hit a major snag with staff at Shannon Airport AND Shannon Development both voting in favour of industrial action.
The SIPTU members are seeking assurances on their terms, conditions and security of employment after an overhaul of structures at the airport and the development agency, which is to have it’s functions changed under the coalition’s proposal. Staff at the airport say failure to secure written assurances will trigger industrial action.
SIPTU Aviation Sector Organiser Tony Carroll says workers are concerned that the government’s plans for Shannon will fail
