The union representing Aer Lingus pilots has confirmed that they will be carrying out an indefinite “work-to-rule” from next Wednesday.
The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) says that this means that pilots won’t be carrying out any more work than the minimum required to fulfil their duties.
That includes pilots not working any overtime, or carrying out any other duties while off the clock from June 26th.
They will also not be accepting any roster changes from published schedules as part of the industrial action.
Aer Lingus pilots are striking as the company has fallen far short of their pay increase demands, which pilots feel are owed to them due to the increase in inflation and the cost of living, as well as the sacrifices they made to keep the company going during the Covid-19 pandemic.#
Aer Lingus, which made profits of €225 million last year, has so far refused to meet the pay demands.
The decision to work-to-rule is only the beginning of industrial action for pilots, with the potential for a full-blown pilots’ strike on the horizon over the busy summer months if an agreement cannot be reached.