Tag Archives: Belfast

Metro Bus drivers urge pedestrians to think road safety this Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Unite the union NI

December 20th: Chair of Unite’s membership among Metro Bus drivers, Michael Dornan, called on the public to consider their safety on the streets and pedestrian crossings in Belfast over the Christmas period: “The days immediately after the schools close for … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4Safety, Belfast, Christmas, Metro, Michael Dornan, Road Safety, Translink | Leave a comment

Unite takes fight for Bombardier jobs directly to US Capitol Hill

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite will highlight that 22,000 US jobs are involved in C Series production, tariffs will only damage all workers December 14th: A delegation from Britain and Ireland’s largest trade union, Unite will take the fight for Northern Ireland Bombardier … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #backBombardierjobs, #Unite4Jobs, Belfast, Bombardier, Closure, George Burnside, Noel Gibson, President Trump, Protectionism, Steve Turner, Susan Fitzgerald, Unite NI | Leave a comment

#backBombardierjobs delegation to address Belfast City Council ahead of vote on C Series motion

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Workers from across Bombardier’s five production sites in Northern Ireland will gather this evening at Belfast city hall ahead of a vote on a motion seeking support for the union’s #backBombardierjobs campaign. A delegation of three workplace reps will address … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #backBombardierjobs, #Unite4Jobs, Belfast, Belfast City Council, Boeing, Bombardier, Closure, job losses, jobs, manufacturing, Northern Ireland, Protectionism | Leave a comment

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ comments offer no assurance to Northern Ireland workers

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Statement that US ITC interim judgement will take account of changed circumstances is just what would be expected during a visit to London US Commerce Secretary should find time in his five-day visit to meet with representatives of NI workforce … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #backBombardier, #Unite4Jobs, Belfast, Boeing, Bombardier, Commerce Secretary, Davy Thompson, London, Northern Ireland, Protectionism, Tariffs, Unite, United States, Wilbur Ross, World Trade Organisation | Leave a comment

SIPTU and Unite to ballot staff at Waterfront and Ulster Halls for strike action

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Belfast City Council owned ‘arms-length’ body fails to honour commitment to workforce Outsourced management seek to create two-tier workforce introducing poverty pay and attacking terms & conditions October 19th: Speaking together for their respective unions, Niall McNally, SIPTU Organiser; and … Continue reading →