Monthly Archives: February 2015

State must step in to protect deferred DAA, Aer Lingus pensioners

Posted on February 18, 2015 by unitetheunion

Crisis facing deferred pensioners highlights need for robust pension protection legislation February 18th: Unite today said that the State has an obligation to protect deferred Dublin Airport Authority and Aer Lingus pensioners, who will be exposed to cuts of between … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged Aer Lingus, DAA, IASS, pensions, Richie Browne, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

130 job losses at Bombardier is another blow to local manufacturing

Posted on February 17, 2015 by unitetheunion

Jobs blow follows loss of 390 jobs in September 2014 Time for NI Executive to ‘get serious’ in supporting Manufacturing in Northern Ireland February 17th: Responding to reports that Bombardier plan to shed 130 production jobs within its ‘complementary labour … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Sectors | Tagged Belfast, Bombardier, Davy Thompson, job losses, Shorts, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Right2Water Unions to present Platform for Renewal to May Day Conference in Dublin

Posted on February 16, 2015 by unitetheunion

February 15th: The five trade unions affiliated to the Right2Water campaign will be convening a special May Day Conference on Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd. The Conference will discuss a set of core principles which will underpin a … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged RenewIRL, Right2Water | 1 Comment

Andor jobs blow completely unjustified

Posted on February 13, 2015 by unitetheunion

Eighteen workers face redundancy at profitable West Belfast plant Unite to consult members on response to management plans February 13th: Unite Regional Officer, Jackie Pollock expressed his union’s outrage at management proposals at Andor which will see eighteen workers made redundant … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Sectors | Tagged Andor, Belfast, Jackie Pollock, job losses, Northern Ireland, Oxford Economics, Springvale, Unite NI, West Belfast | 2 Comments

Unite throws weight behind campaign to save services at the Downe Hospital

Posted on February 13, 2015 by unitetheunion

Members will join thousands converging for Downpatrick Demonstration February 13th: Unite lead officer for Health, Kevin McAdam, has urged members of his union to support the demonstration planned for this Saturday at Downpatrick against the further closure and reduction of … Continue reading →