Tag Archives: Antrim

Unite will seek to reverse devastating Michelin closure announcement

Posted on November 3, 2015 by unitetheunion

Jobs loss announcement comes as a huge blow to workers in mouth of Christmas and escalates crisis in Northern Ireland manufacturing sector Union lays blame for decision on Executive inaction despite repeated warnings to act on energy costs and investment … Continue reading →

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Lidl dismisses worker after he questions discriminatory pay policy on Facebook

Posted on October 5, 2015 by unitetheunion

Public opinion strongly backs demand for Pay Equality, local political leaders will write to company’s German headquarters Unite has called a solidarity protest for Pay Equality outside Lidl on High Street, Belfast this Thursday (October 8th) at 5pm October 5th: … Continue reading →

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JTI: ‘Centre of Excellence’ proposal could save 500 jobs in Ballymena

Posted on November 20, 2014 by unitetheunion

Unite unveils proposal for JTI-Lisnafillan factory to become a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for Pouch Tobacco and Cigar manufacture November 19th: Following endorsement from the union’s shop-stewards, Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, launched Unite’s counter-proposal which would see JTI-Lisnafillan remain open as … Continue reading →

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Supporting young workers

Posted on September 10, 2013 by unitetheunion

UNITE the Union is supporting apprentices at Nu-Track coach-building firm in Antrim town and presented them with a collection of new tools. Irish Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly was made welcome to the factory at the Steeple Road industrial estate today … Continue reading →

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