The Irish Government has just finished brokering a new National Wage Deal between the countries unions and employers. The unions realised that pay increases are problematic at present (though they acheived 6% over 3 years
) and concentrated instead on changes to workers rights legislation.
As a result, from next March, new legislation will be in place making it illegal to intimidate or punish employees wishing to set up a union. This legislation was demanded by the unions specifically to deal with the bullying and blackguarding that goes on in Ryanair.
From next March O'Leary will find himself faced with recognising IALPA or spending time in Mountjoy Jail.
Pack your bags Micko!
