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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council votes unanimously to back Unite campaign for Bombardier jobs

Workers gather to hear councillors agree to write to Prime Minister and EU Trade Commissioner to demand real action #backBombardier campaign motion will be raised at meetings at another three councils in the coming month Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Industrial … Continue reading

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

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

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Management announce further 280 job losses at Bombardier

Latest in series of job losses shows that threat to Belfast has not disappeared Disappointment that Bombardier management choose to bring forward job cuts despite Unite’s efforts in campaign to overturn US tariffs Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, on … Continue reading

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Sign the petition to defend Bombardier jobs!

The government must act to defend jobs and skills at Bombardier in Belfast The UK is the second biggest Boeing client globally. Wecall on the government to follow-through on their words and use their leverage to defend Northern Ireland jobs … Continue reading

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Bombardier jobs still under threat despite Airbus deal

Union welcomes planned EU intervention by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Campaign for escalated UK action to stop Boeing corporate bullying will continue Ireland secretary for Unite, Jimmy Kelly, has welcomed the revelation by BBC Spotlight that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be … Continue reading

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