Tag Archives: Belfast
Government can’t allow break-up of Spirit Aerosystems due to impact on Northern Ireland economy
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
Buy out of Harland & Wolff needs to safeguard workforce
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
Conference on educational disadvantage in inner city communities hosted by Grassroots community organisation
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
Spirit workers still waiting for answers about their future
Workers have still received no answers three months after Boeing acquisition of Spirit confirmed Secretary of state for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn yet to meet unions representing Spirit workers Unite is calling for the workforce at Spirit Aerospace to receive … Continue reading
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









