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Workers to strike for five further days at Collins Aerospace, Kilkeel

Unite has notified management at Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel of a further five days of strikes. The fresh strikes dates mark an escalation of the pay dispute and follow an initial one-day strike on Friday. Workers at the aircraft seat manufacturer … Continue reading

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First strike at Collins Aerospace, Kilkeel to proceed

Unite members at Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, County Down are to commence a first, one-day strike in a pay dispute tomorrow [Friday 26 September]. Workers at the site are seeking a cost-of-living pay increase. The strike action will commence at … Continue reading

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No justification for lay-offs at Linamar given prospect of UK government support

Urgent need for confirmation of financial support package for JLR supply-chain companies Unite has challenged management at Linamar, Dunmurry on their proposals to lay-off 40 temporary, agency workers. The site is a supplier to Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) and the lay-offs … Continue reading

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Response failures highlights need to end NI ambulance staffing crisis

Paramedics are almost into third year of industrial action over unacceptable working conditions Unite has released responses to a freedom of information (FoI) request on staffing shortfalls and the resulting failure to meet targets for ambulance response times. The figures … Continue reading

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Linamar workforce votes to accept improved pay deal

Workers at Linamar’s Belfast site have voted to accept an improved two year pay deal. The light metal manufacturer improved its original pay offer following a strike ballot. Workers will receive an improved pay offer in the first year with … Continue reading

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