US delegation backing Aer Lingus pilots Saturday, 18 August 2007 07:32
A US-based union, the Allied Pilots' Association, which represents American Airlines' 12,000 pilots, is sending a delegation to Ireland this weekend to support Aer Lingus pilots who are planning a 48-hour strike on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Association's President, Lloyd Hill, said the efforts by Irish pilots to ensure that the Aer Lingus management complies with the terms of their collective bargaining agreement is a struggle for pilots worldwide. The dispute centres on the airline's opening of a new hub in Belfast.
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http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0818/aerlingus.html