Category Archives: Manufacturing
Spirit workers still waiting for answers about their future
Workers have still received no answers three months after Boeing acquisition of Spirit confirmed Secretary of state for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn yet to meet unions representing Spirit workers Unite is calling for the workforce at Spirit Aerospace to receive … Continue reading
Glen Dimplex workers in Portadown to begin industrial action
Dispute is a result of proposed site closure, Unite has notified employer of work-to-rule, training and overtime ban The workforce at Glen Dimplex will commence the first phase of industrial action including a work-to-rule from 00.01am on Friday 16 August. The … Continue reading
Strategic importance that Harland & Wolff workers continue to contribute skills to national defence
This workforce has demonstrated an ability to deliver on nationally strategic projects The UK clearly needs to have a strong future in shipbuilding and the legacy of shipbuilding in Belfast dates back over a century. The Harland & Wolff shipyard … Continue reading









