Tag Archives: Ambition

Northern Ireland Executive must bring forward ambitious industrial programme to secure vital manufacturing skillsbase

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Northern Ireland’s industrial sector highly exposed to global shocks from Covid-19 pandemic Investment needed now to secure ‘at risk’ skills base if Northern Ireland is to seize opportunities for future growth Jackie Pollock, Regional Secretary for Unite, called on the Ministers … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland industry can compete and win globally but needs real ambition from our political representatives

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Packed conference hears united voice of trade unions and employers calling for real action as part of an Industrial Strategy for Northern Ireland Conference speakers include Howard Beckett, Assistant General Secretary of Unite; Dave Anderson MP, Shadow Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland Employment growth rate falls further behind UK

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Statistics confirm concentration of losses in Manufacturing and need for a Strategic approach to sector NI Executive must prioritise raising incomes through investment rather than the race-to-the-bottom on taxes, pay and productivity September 14th: Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, responded … Continue reading →