Tag Archives: Caterpillar

Ministerial silence and inaction in face of multiple job loss announcements unacceptable

Posted on November 13, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite Regional Secretary calls for the Executive to bring forward set of proposals to deal with the crisis in NI Manufacturing. First Minister and deputy First Minister must give a lead on dealing with the issues leading to job losses. … Continue reading →

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Multiple job loss announcements proof Northern Ireland manufacturing is in crisis

Posted on November 11, 2015 by unitetheunion

Caterpillar announce ninety-eight job losses, Schrader forty-two and Invista are to seek up to forty-eight redundancies Minister Bell must reverse Invest NI decision to not proactively seek inward investment in Manufacturing November 11th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer responded … Continue reading →

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Concern as Caterpillar (FG Wilson) informs workers of further job losses

Posted on June 10, 2015 by unitetheunion

Latest blow to sector adds weight to calls for Manufacturing Strategy Unite awaits a date for meeting with DETI Minister on response June 10th: Responding to information that Caterpillar (formerly FG Wilson) plans a further jobs cull within their workforce, … Continue reading →