Transfer of Undertakings dispute could cause disruption at Dublin Airport
31-Jul-2009 |
The prospect of a serious dispute affecting ground handling operations at Dublin Airport has arisen after Sky Handling Partners refused to give commitments required under Transfer of Undertakings procedures to workers’ representatives that it would honour existing terms of employment.
Erster Teil “The proposed transfer of FlyBe and Turkish airlines ground handling operations from Aviance to Sky Handling Partners poses a serious threat to the rights of workers because we have not yet received confirmation that the new employer will comply with Transfer Of Undertakings legislation”, SIPTU Organiser Jason Palmer said this morning. His warning follows a meeting with Aviance management at Dublin Airport yesterday afternoon.
He added that, “The new operators, Sky Handling Partners, have not yet confirmed their acceptance of the rights of the workers being transferred or agreed that they will honour existing terms and conditions. This leaves our members very anxious about the future, especially in these difficult times.
“If Sky Handling Partners refuses to accept it’s responsibilities under the TUPE legislation it will leave the union with no option but to embark on a vigorous campaign to protect the legitimate rights of our members.”
Sky Handling Partners currently handles Lufthansa, Aer Arran, City Jet and Air France ground handling operations at Dublin airport. These airlines account for about 40 per cent of total ground handling operations at the airport. Earlier this month SIPTU was involved in a successful month long strike at the headquarters of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in the Custom House to secure TUPE commitments for cleaners employed there. (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 31-Jul-09 |
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Transfer of Undertakings dispute could cause disruption at Dublin Airport 
