Tag Archives: Carrickfergus

Stormont must act on manufacturing threat after latest announcement of job losses by Sensata

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Decision to make redundant 160 workers in Antrim comes only months after plans to close Sensata Carrickfergus was announced Stormont must establish a Manufacturing Taskforce to roll-out a proactive Industrial programme to secure jobs, skills and a future for industry … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Antrim, Carrickfergus, Covid-19, George Brash, job losses, Manufacturing Strategy, manufacturing taskforce, NI Executive, Sensata | 1 Comment

Sensata Technologies redundancy announcement latest blow to East Antrim economy

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Unite the union NI

125 job losses announced by Sensata Technologies due to lack of demand for new Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems Employees at Sensata Technologies were informed by management this morning [February 23rd] that there would be one hundred and twenty-five jobs going … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Antrim, Carrickfergus, Joanne McWilliams, job losses, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Schrader, Sensata Technologies | Leave a comment

Caterpillar announcement another blow to NI Manufacturing base

Posted on September 1, 2016 by unitetheunion

Today must be a turning point for Stormont industrial policy with real action to help beleaguered sector Executive parties acting as if manufacturing is a lost cause, Northern Ireland needs a stand-alone strategy September 1st: Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, Davy … Continue reading →