Tag Archives: Closure

Unite delegation heads across the Atlantic to save Bombardier jobs ahead of tariff decision

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Unite the union NI

December 9th: A Unite delegation representing Northern Ireland Bombardier workers will be in Montreal and Washington D.C. next week for a whirlwind lobbying push to safeguard UK jobs ahead of the US department of commerce’s final determination on whether to … Continue reading →

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Politicians to hear workers’ concerns over Schlumberger closure proposal

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Workers from Schlumberger’s production facility in Newtownabbey will raise their concerns directly with local political leaders at an event organised by Unite the union. December 6th: Under corporate management plans, Schlumberger’s site in Northern Ireland is scheduled for closure … Continue reading →

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#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 →

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Mass workforce meeting will hear challenge to Schlumberger on Newtownabbey closure proposal

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite Regional Secretary designate will say growth in number of rigs shows signs of recovery in oil and gas sector, closure unjustified Schlumberger corporate management prioritising share buy-backs over investment despite half billion dollar profit in last quarter alone October … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister Theresa May must use full leverage on Boeing to safeguard Belfast jobs

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Unite the union NI

UK government must defend its right to invest in critical manufacturing sectors of the economy Local political parties must find way to be relevant in dispute threatening thousands of jobs in Northern Ireland September 12th: It was reported last night … Continue reading →