Strikes Possibly Called Off As Ryanair Recognises Unions

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Planned Christmas strikes by Ryanair pilots could be called off after the airline said it would officially recognise unions.

The Irish Airline Pilots Association says it’s considering correspondence from Ryanair after its dramatic U-turn this morning.

Pilots at Cork and Dublin Airports were planning to walk off the job next Wednesday in a row over negotiating rights, though it’s reported that Shannon pilots were not going to be taking part.

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Ryanair COO Peter Bellew says the move is an ‘evolution of the business model’: