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Got an email back from ICTU;
"Thanks for that. I’m afraid the date was decided by the Executive Council, as one that best suits all unions. I can see your problem…but maybe you should also mail govt and get them to start talking, regrds"
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
32 Parnell Square
Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 88997799; m 087 9174171
Anyone know is Brian Cowen a football fan??? :D Shall we start harassing the Gov't?? ;)
Unfortunately the date was most likely planned because of the match and not by an unfortunate coincidence. This will mean extra publicity for the protest and extra pressure on the government.
Brian Cowan has no interest in football AFAIK and has only shown interest in GAA and horse racing.
I am scheduled to fly on the Monday and cannot go on the Sunday. I can still fly to Milan on the Tuesday and take my chances after that.
I doubt it had anything to do with it, tbh. They'll be looking for a bigger impact than a few thousand football fans!Quote:
Originally Posted by gspain
any idea when the vote for action is due to take place?
anyone flying on the monday needs a plan B but very reluctant to go booking further flights until there is concrete news
SIPTU's balloting is finishing up Friday the 20th. I'd expect that result over the weekend. I don't know about other unions - a lot of them already have a mandate.
Thing is, if the Government do reopen social partnership talks, any strike would be called off right up to the last minute.
this is probably wishful thinking but can you cancel your flights to book new ones if there is nothing more than the threat of a strike?
A few thousand football fans is a far bigger story than a few thousand businessmen. The media will lap this up with fans stranded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macy
The bus strike was set for the day of the Ireland v England rugby International.
This increases the impact and increases the exposure.
Flying out of Dublin Tuesday morning with Aer Lingus so should be ok. Hopefully it won't go ahead.
I think 30,000 public servants will be the story here in fairness gspainQuote:
Originally Posted by gspain
In the scheme of what will effectively be a general strike, I'd say the airport will only get a passing mention never mind football fans there.Quote:
Originally Posted by gspain
As long as the media dont go on strike:DQuote:
Originally Posted by gspain
I remember Malta 89, after spending days waiting for the fog to clear, we were told we would be on the 1st flight out of Dublin on the Weds if the fog lifted, however when morning came, the first flight (and only plane in the airport) was going to Heathrow After a heated argument and a bit of publicity on the radio, the london flight was cancelled, and hey presto we were on our way to Malta much to the delight oif the crew who got to the match and plied us with free drink all flight long, even giving us a few take aways!!
Wouldn't plan on needing the services of anyone to get anywhere on either Monday 30th or Tuesday 31st. It's beginning to look like the intention is to shut the country down for at least a day. So unless you're being dropped to an airport privately and are sure your flight will go I'd start looking at Sunday.
Any more news on the strike , I did hear the teachers are going for it but nothing else . I am still holding out with my Monday flight out of Shannon :(
i read on another forum that strike notice has been given on dublin airport anyway. i think an announcement will be made over the weekendQuote:
Originally Posted by Claret Murph
Do you have a link by any chance?Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
http://www.ybig.ie/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PN=15Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBobby
id rather they considered us by not striking!
Thanks for that , I can still get out Sunday for 80 Euro for two so I will see what is said on Monday .Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
tried to call ICTU as they had their meeting this morning. Could not get through to anyone in the know. Left a voicemail, not sure that will do any good.
Have most people booked alternative flights if the strike goes ahead on the Monday? It's looking likely now and I'm supposed to be heading to Milan Malpensa Monday evening. It's too expensive to go there on the Sunday so I'm looking at going to Milan Linate. Anyone else in the same boat?