Tag Archives: Compulsory Redundancies

Translink proposals for 54 compulsory redundancies points to urgent need for increased funding of public transport

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Unite will seek to use consultation period to fight for every job, ensure retention of all rural routes and those servicing deprived urban communities Westminster needs to get real on sector-specific supports for Northern Ireland’s economy Unite Deputy Regional Secretary … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Compulsory Redundancies, Covid-19, Davy Thompson, Public Transport, Translink, Ulsterbus, Ulsterbus Tours | 1 Comment

Belfast International Airport jobs threat runs directly counter to the intent of the government’s Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Union that represents workers warns airport bosses that meaningful consultation cannot take place at this time and constitutes an abuse of furlough scheme Unite says application to the Tribunal for a protective award and individual unfair dismissal claims are likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged aviation, Belfast International Airport, Chancellor of Exchequer, CJRS, Compulsory Redundancies, Covid-19, George Brash, job losses | Leave a comment

Future of Belfast City Airport hangs in the balance as Swissport announce plans for 95 redundancies

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Airport workers rally at the steps of Stormont hears call for urgent action to avert the full-blown crisis facing Belfast City Airport Unite represents 150 Swissport baggage handlers and check-in staff at Belfast City Airport. Regional Officer for the workers, … Continue reading →

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Bombardier bosses agree union demand to end compulsory redundancies in face of industrial action ballot

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Company confirm that they will suspend all compulsory redundancies and those workers affected in the most recent round will be offered their jobs back. Talks between unions and management on securing work and growth for Northern Ireland sites will now … Continue reading →

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Unite shop stewards at Bombardier have a second meeting with council party leaders to raise threat of compulsory redundancies and outsourcing

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Unite the union NI

After current round of redundancies Northern Ireland workforce will be one-third what it was eight years ago Union blasts Bombardier corporate plan to make five thousand workers redundant globally to increase operating profits by $250 million March 14th: Susan Fitzgerald, … Continue reading →