Category Archives: Northern Ireland news
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
Armagh residents facing fortnight of bin strikes
Strike action in response to council management ‘hostile environment’ for unions, especially Unite Unite has today notified management at Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough council of two weeks of strike action by Armagh-based waste collection workers from Wednesday 17 July. … Continue reading
Unite rally demanding end to hostile environment for unions at ABC council
Union calls for immediate reinstatement of shop steward When: 18:00, Monday June 24 2024 Where: Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, Craigavon Unite is organising a protest of trade unionists at Craigavon civic and conference centre ahead of this month’s general meeting of … Continue reading
Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland must be transferred intact to Airbus following Boeing acquisition, demands Unite
Unite, which represents the overwhelming majority of the Spirit Aerosystems workforce across the UK, has raised serious concerns about Boeing’s acquisition of the company. Unite is seeking urgent assurance the purchase will proceed with Airbus acquiring all those parts of … Continue reading









