Tag Archives: Davy Thompson
Jeff Wright must adopt a rational approach in negotiations to safeguard his family’s legacy
Likelihood is that if jobs go, Wright name will become synonymous with collapse of manufacturing in Ballymena Incoming Chief Executive of Invest NI Kevin Holland must intervene and provide full start-up supports to Wrightbus Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, … Continue reading
Secretary of State challenged over government inaction on Harland & Wolff as trade unionists rally at shipyard gates
Speakers at rally reiterate call for nationalisation and contrast government inaction with leadership shown by workforce and trade union movement Secretary of State for NI, Julian Smith MP grilled over failure to safeguard jobs at Harland and Wolff and the … Continue reading
Bus drivers concerned for their safety and that of public after fourth night of attacks by youths in a row in Lagmore area
Last night’s attack included stone-throwing and attempts to board a bus as well as a Translink monitoring car Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer condemned those responsible for last night’s attack on bus services in the Lagmore estate in Belfast. … Continue reading
Public transport remains the safest mode of transport for female passengers, but this needs to be true for workers as well
Translink management must adopt a no tolerance approach to better support staff attacked in the workplace Figures confirm Translink employees continue to be on the receiving end of verbal and physical assaults November 12th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer … Continue reading
Confirmation of one-year System Support Services Agreement contract for Kilroot power station bittersweet news for AES workforce
Decision confirms up to 80 AES redundancies and approximately 60 direct, full-time contractors to lose their positions as Ballylumford B will shut down early Need for state intervention to bring forward managed transition to renewable energy with training and guarantees … Continue reading









