Monthly Archives: November 2013

Essentra Packaging: Unite says company has failed to make business case for closure

Posted on November 7, 2013 by unitetheunion

Union says investment in Waterford plant could protect 50 jobs and transform company’s fortunes “Closure would be nothing less than industrial vandalism”, says union official November 7th: Trade union Unite this evening expressed disappointment at the decision by Essentra Packaging … Continue reading →

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Latest Unite Economic Comment highlights need for Financial Transaction Tax to ‘break the link’ between banking debt and state

Posted on November 7, 2013 by unitetheunion

Responsibility for crisis lies with financial sector November 7th: In its latest Economic Comment published today, trade Union Unite calls on the Government not only to join the other eleven EU countries who have so far committed to introducing a … Continue reading →

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Unite supporting Young People’s Assembly, Saturday November 9th

Posted on November 6, 2013 by unitetheunion

Solidarity required in response to barrage of cuts, says young union activist Unite is one of the sponsors of the Young People’s Assembly due to be held in Liberty Hall on Saturday (November 9th). The Assembly is being hosted by … Continue reading →

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Statement on sectarianism issued by Unite Youth Committee

Posted on November 5, 2013 by unitetheunion

Young trade union activists warn that working class communities will bear brunt of deepening sectarianism November 5th: The Regional Youth Committee of trade union Unite today published a statement warning that working class communities in Northern Ireland will bear the brunt … Continue reading →