Monthly Archives: July 2019

Bord na Mona: Government must reassure workers that policy has not changed

Posted on July 31, 2019 by unitetheunion

Minister should be clear that unions will not accept compulsory redundancies July 31st: Unite, which represents craft and managerial grades in Bord na Mona, today called on Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister Richard Bruton to reassure workers that Government commitments given … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Bernard Daly, Bord na Mona, jobs, Just Transition, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Harland & Wolff: Workers buy time as administration delayed until Monday

Posted on July 30, 2019 by unitetheunion

Johnson must exploit window created by workers’ determination Rally hears message of support from Len McCluskey July 30th: As workers battle to save Harland and Wolff, large crowds attended a support rally held outside the iconic shipyard today and heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged Harland and Wolff, Jackie Pollock, jobs, Len McCluskey, Unite NI | 1 Comment

Workers remain in H&W, invite Johnson to make shipyard “first port of call” during this week’s Belfast visit

Posted on July 29, 2019 by unitetheunion

Jackie Pollock says Unite members determined to save jobs and skills Solidarity rally planned for tomorrow at noon Workers at Harland and Wolff – which faces closure on Wednesday following the failure by its troubled owners to find a … Continue reading →

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As workers protest at Harland & Wolff, unions reiterate nationalisation demand

Posted on July 29, 2019 by unitetheunion

Workers’ message is clear: “Save our Shipyard” Harland and Wolff must not be allowed to sink by default July 29th: Responding to the protest by workers at the gate of the iconic Harland and Wolff shipyard, which faces the threat … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged Harland and Wolff, jobs, Susan Fitzgerald, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Johnson must nationalise Harland & Wolff to secure NI productive power

Posted on July 25, 2019 by unitetheunion

Unions warn jobs and skills will be lost if iconic shipyard closes Opportunity for DUP to demonstrate influence with new PM July 25th: Trade unions Unite and the GMB today called on the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to … Continue reading →