Monthly Archives: October 2019

Investment for future growth must follow sale of Bombardier Aerospace to Spirit Aerosystems

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Skills and capacity of Bombardier manufacturing workforce is world class and has driven commercial interest Welcoming the announcement of the sale of Bombardier’s Aerospace manufacturing operation to aerospace components manufacturer Spirit Aero Systems, Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner said: “Today’s deal will … Continue reading →

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Strike action at ABP Meats, Lurgan set to bring production lines to a standstill on Monday [November 4th]

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Unite the union NI

First twenty-four hour strike at meat packing factory to commence midnight Monday [November 4th] Overwhelming support for industrial action driven by workers’ concerns over impact on childcare responsibilities Unite Regional Officer Brian Hewitt explained the background to a planned strike action by … Continue reading →

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Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock: Delfin dispute centres on workers’ right to negotiate collectively through union of choice

Posted on October 30, 2019 by unitetheunion

Workers backed by Unite fighting fund Dispute centres on workers’ right to negotiate collectively through union of their choice Union highlights issues ranging from low pay to Christmas layoffs October 30th: Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock addressed workers on the Delfin … Continue reading →

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Delfin dispute: collective agreement vital to prevent further unrest

Posted on October 27, 2019 by unitetheunion

Delfin teachers set for two-day picket this week October 27th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) warned that the current dispute in Delfin English School may be just the first in a series of strikes in the sector unless a … Continue reading →

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Bamford acquisition of Wrightbus must lead to greatest number of workers returning to building buses

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Union calls for wider investment to lock-in Ballymena’s status as manufacturing skills hub into the long-term Unite Regional Officer for Wrightbus, George Brash, welcomed confirmation from the administrators of the former bus manufacturer, Deloitte, that they had been bought by … Continue reading →