Category: Manufacturing
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ABP: Craigavon workers to commence all-out strike
Over 150 workers to down tools in pursuit of decent pay Workers at Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) Craigavon plant, where Unite represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers, have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action. Unite is seeking a fair pay increase for its members who are paid a…
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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 are demanding a cost of living pay increase and respect from their employer. The five-day…
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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 00.01 on Friday 26 September with pickets forming from 5 am in the morning. Sharon…
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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 are a response to the protracted cyberattack-related shutdown of production at JLR plants across the…
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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 a RPI tied payment of between 3 and 4 percent in the second year. The…
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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 maintaining their skills while differential with rises to the minimum wage. Workers have voted overwhelmingly…