Category Archives: Manufacturing

Workers set to strike at Collins Aerospace, Kilkeel

Unite members at Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, County Down a leading manufacturer of aircraft interiors and seating will commence a first one day strike from midnight on Friday 26 September. Workers at the site are seeking a cost-of-living pay increase … Continue reading

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Strike ballot at ABP meats in Craigavon

Workers to be balloted after management fails to agree meat packers cost of living pay claim Unite has notified Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) of a forthcoming strike ballot at the company’s Craigavon plant. The ballot will open on Thursday … Continue reading

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Threat by Associated Print to shut Portadown site indefensible

Proposed closure will leave only one newspaper printworks in Northern Ireland Unite the Union has condemned plans by Associated Print to shut its Portadown facility, warning that the move would result in the loss of over 30 skilled jobs and … Continue reading

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Strikes at Tata Steel as Northern Ireland workers seek pay decency

HGV drivers, crane operators employed by Tata steel at its Lisburn site only paid minimum wage  Workers employed by Tata Steel will commence an initial 48-hour strike at 08:00 tomorrow [Wednesday 18 June]. The industrial action follows a 100 per cent ballot … Continue reading

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Spirit Aerosystems sale: Government must create joint venture to save jobs

Unite warns Spirit break-up would threaten NI aerospace sector Union seeks urgent meeting with business and trade ministers to chart way forward Unite has written to both secretary of state Jonathan Reynolds MP and minister of state for business Sarah … Continue reading

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