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IPPR Commission on Economic Justice report identifies key challenges for Northern Ireland’s economy
High-powered report highlights growing geographical and income gaps within UK economy Findings reinforce need for a functioning Executive to deliver a progressive and radical agenda for change September 6th: Jackie Pollock, Deputy Regional Secretary for Unite, responded to the interim … Continue reading
Posted in Austerity, Campaign for Decent Pay, Growth, Living Wage, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services, Sectors
Tagged #ManufacturingCrisis, #ProductivityCrisis, #Unite4FairPay, Commission for Economic Justice, economic planning, Household income, income gap, Investment, IPPR, Jackie Pollock, jobs, low pay, manufacturing, Manufacturing Strategy, Northern Ireland, Productivity, social partnership, UK, unions, Unite NI
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Minister must reverse decision to award Belfast Rapid Transit contract to overseas suppliers
Decision to overlook local suppliers inexcusable at a time when manufacturing faces an unprecedented crisis Public procurement must be used to stimulate demand in the local economy November 27th: Responding to the news that the contract for supply of BRT … Continue reading
Len McCluskey to launch proposals for an economic alternative for Northern Ireland
Unite General Secretary to speak at launch event scheduled for Long Gallery, Stormont tomorrow (Wednesday, October 28th) at 11am October 27th: Speaking ahead of the launch of his union’s proposals for an economic alternative, Len McCluskey, Unite General Secretary said: … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Sectors
Tagged #Unite4Jobs, economy, Growth, Investment, Len McCluskey, Martin McGuinness, NI Executive, Peter Robinson, Unite NI
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Shock as Independent News & Media Ltd announce up to 89 jobs to go with closure of Royal Avenue facility
Decision to centralise production to Newry base reflects desire to lower wages bill and increase profits Union will use consultation period in attempt to save as many jobs as possible August 21st: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, has expressed his … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Sectors
Tagged #Unite4Jobs, Belfast, Independent News & Media Ltd, INM, job losses, low pay, Newry, Northern Ireland, Press, print, Sean Smyth, Unite NI
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Administrators confirm 32 jobs to go at Lisnaskea quarrying and construction contractor P Clarke & Sons
Clarke’s Management continue to avoid engaging with union August 18th: Unite Regional officer with responsibility for the workforce, Gareth Scott, responded to today’s confirmation that 32 jobs are to be lost at stricken Lisnaskea contractor, P. Clarke & Sons Ltd: … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Sectors
Tagged #Unite4Jobs, Fermanagh, FP McCann, Gareth Scott, job losses, Lisnaskea, Unite NI
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