Category Archives: Manufacturing

LE Pritchitt & Co Limited workers in Newtownards to strike in pay dispute 

Strike action will paralyse production of manufacturer’s UHT milk products Members of Unite, the union, employed at the Newtownards-based processor of UHT milk products, LE Pritchitt & Company Limited, have voted unanimously for strike action, having rejected a 6.2 per … Continue reading

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Threat to Portadown site is completely unjustified while Glen Dimplex profits and dividends soar

Announcement of proposed closure comes as a shocking blow to workforce Unite the union has blasted today’s announcement by Glen Dimplex of plans to close its Portadown factory. Management issued a statement indicating that work on storage and panel heaters … Continue reading

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Historic ballot result at Seagate secures workers collective bargaining rights with Unite

Seagate management must now engage with union reps and negotiate voluntary recognition deal In an historic ballot at Seagate, the Springtown-based manufacturer of external hard drives, workers have voted overwhelmingly for trade union recognition with Unite the union. The vote … Continue reading

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Vista Therm workers to commence new wave of industrial action tomorrow

Strike action to recommence by the workforce at Vista Therm after Unite reballoted over management union-busting Industrial action follows previous twelve-week strike for cost of living pay increase and union recognition Unite the union has served notice on Vista Therm, … Continue reading

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Carey Glass must intervene to resolve Lurgan Vista Therm dispute

Carey Glass must intervene to resolve Lurgan Vista Therm dispute Nenagh-based Carey group warned dispute may shatter ‘Best in Glass’ claim Unite highlights reputational risks to group if dispute not resolved Unite members in dispute with Vista Therm travelled to … Continue reading

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