Tag Archives: Belfast

Ambitious vision for expansion and rail link to Belfast City Airport welcomed

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Unite which represents workers at Belfast City Airport has welcomed the ambitious proposals contained in a master plan for the future of airport. The plan was published by airport management today (16 September) and contains proposals to expand the airport’s … Continue reading →

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Spirit Aerosystems sale: Government must create joint venture to save jobs

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Unite warns Spirit break-up would threaten NI aerospace sector Union seeks urgent meeting with business and trade ministers to chart way forward Unite has written to both secretary of state Jonathan Reynolds MP and minister of state for business Sarah … Continue reading →

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Government can’t allow break-up of Spirit Aerosystems due to impact on Northern Ireland economy

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Amidst recent and increasing speculation, Spirit workforce need guarantees for their future Unite has challenged the government to intervene and secure clarity and guarantees for workers employed at Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland. The call follows mounting press speculation over … Continue reading →

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Buy out of Harland & Wolff needs to safeguard workforce

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Those involved in the behind closed doors negotiations need to understand that there can be no going forwards without protections for workers’ jobs and continuity of employment Unite, the largest trade union in Britain and Ireland, has highlighted that workers need … Continue reading →

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Conference on educational disadvantage in inner city communities hosted by Grassroots community organisation

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Youth social inclusion conference hosted by Phoenix education centre and sponsored by Unite What: Reimagining Inclusive Support Education (RISE) conference When: 9.30am Thursday 28th November 2024 Where: Stormont Hotel ballroom, 587 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3LP Belfast-based Phoenix education centre … Continue reading →

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