Monthly Archives: September 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May must use full leverage on Boeing to safeguard Belfast jobs

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Unite the union NI

UK government must defend its right to invest in critical manufacturing sectors of the economy Local political parties must find way to be relevant in dispute threatening thousands of jobs in Northern Ireland September 12th: It was reported last night … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, #Unite4Manufacturing, Aerospace, Anti-competitive, Belfast, Boeing, Bombardier, Closure, CSeries, Davy Thompson, economy, Jimmy Kelly, job losses, Len McCluskey, manufacturing, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Shorts, Susan Fitzgerald, Theresa May, Westminster | Leave a comment

Restrictions on EU migration pose a direct threat to jobs in NI’s Agri-Food sector

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Post-Brexit migration controls must reflect particular challenges facing food industry in Northern Ireland September 7th: Sean McKeever, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for members in the agri-food sector responded to details of a leaked draft government paper on restricting EU … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Agri-Foods, Brexit, disinvestment, Dunbia, DUP, European Union, exploitation, job losses, migrants, Moy Park, NI Executive, Sean McKeever, Sinn Fein, Unite NI, Westminster | Leave a comment

Unite suspends planned strike action and protests following CIF decision to enter WRC discussions

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

CIF accept need for ongoing dispute to be advanced through Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court, where necessary September 6th: Trade union Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today (Wednesday) suspended strike action and protests scheduled … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged #cranes, Construction Industry Federation, Dublin, industrial action, Industrial disputes, Republic of Ireland, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite | Leave a comment

Crane dispute: Unite calls on CIF to utilise disputes procedures

Posted on September 6, 2017 by unitetheunion

Union announces further pickets, protest tomorrow September 6th: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today (Wednesday) reiterated its call on the Construction Industry Federation to engage meaningfully with the union under the auspices of the WRC … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged construction, crane operators, industrial action, industrial relations, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite ROI | 1 Comment

IPPR Commission on Economic Justice report identifies key challenges for Northern Ireland’s economy

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

High-powered report highlights growing geographical and income gaps within UK economy Findings reinforce need for a functioning Executive to deliver a progressive and radical agenda for change September 6th: Jackie Pollock, Deputy Regional Secretary for Unite, responded to the interim … Continue reading →