Almost 130 Aer Lingus UK staff based at Manchester Airport are being balloted by Unite the union over potential industrial action in a dispute over pay. Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, said: "While Aer Lingus senior management are greedily lining their pockets, hardworking members of staff are left struggling to afford the basics. "Unite will not stand idly by and let Aer Lingus put profits before people. READ MORE:The strike ballot opened this week and will close on October 13, with industrial action potentially beginning as early as late October. "Aer Lingus must come back to the table with an improved offer to avoid any disruption."