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This report may be somewhat biased;
Ryanair: Public being hijacked by €140k air traffic controllers
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Margaret Thatcher may have had her faults, but she knew how to handle the unions. Unfortunately for us, Irish politicians seem to be far too scared that they'll lose their majority to do anything about the unions.
I can't see Ireland surviving the next ten years without some drastic reforms.
Ryanair: Public being hijacked by €140k air traffic controllers
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The air traffic controllers who, according to the airline, earn over €140,000 a year are pursuing a reduction in their "already low hours" (34.7 hours per week) and a 15% pay increase just to volunteer for overtime as well as an overtime rate of €1,200 per day (€150 per hour).
Margaret Thatcher may have had her faults, but she knew how to handle the unions. Unfortunately for us, Irish politicians seem to be far too scared that they'll lose their majority to do anything about the unions.
I can't see Ireland surviving the next ten years without some drastic reforms.