Monthly Archives: October 2019

Next 48 hours critical to saving 1,200 Wrightbus workers’ jobs as negotiations move to stage of exclusivity

Only barrier remaining to deal to reopen gates and allow workforce back to work is land ownership Worker delegations to visit local offices of political representatives and demand they publicly back call for hand over of land Unite Regional Officer … Continue reading

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Wrightbus workers’ rally gives rapturous applause to union demand for Jeff Wright to hand over land

Land ownership is a barrier for four competing bidders keen to reopen gates and restart production Future of Ballymena economy hangs in the balance – every hour and day matters in fight to save jobs and skills Unite Regional Secretary, … Continue reading

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Ballymena march and rally set for tomorrow to demand government action to secure Wrightbus jobs and skills

Jeff Wright must do the right thing and ‘hand back the land’ to protect jobs and skills Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock reiterated his union’s call for the UK government to act to secure a future for Wrightbus and to … Continue reading

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As Delfin dispute escalates, English Language Teachers to strike on Monday

Full-day stoppage follows management’s refusal to engage with workers October 3rd:  Unite, which represents all teachers working in Delfin English School, has announced that pickets will be placed on the school (2 Parnell Square, Dublin 1) from 09.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs on Monday October 7th.  The escalation … Continue reading

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Harland & Wolff occupation ends in victory as bid for iconic shipyard is accepted

Jackie Pollock: “When working people organise, everyone wins”  Landmark win will boost confidence of NI workers October 1st: Welcoming this morning’s announcement that the shipyard has been bought with jobs and full terms and conditions secured Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock said that … Continue reading

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