Aer Lingus members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) voted 99% in favour of action on a turnout of 89% following a fresh ballot at the weekend as part of an ongoing dispute with their employer over pay.
It comes after an electronic vote last week returned a 98% favourable result, although the validity of the ballot was questioned by Aer Lingus. Ialpa president, Captain Mark Tighe, said the second ballot – completed in-person – "reaffirmed" the union’s strike mandate with members seeking "a meaningful pay offer".
