Tag Archives: Davy Thompson

Private sector cherry-picking of express bus routes threatens integrity of NI public transport

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Public transport facing ‘perfect storm’ of threats as Hannon Coach targets profit-making bus routes across Northern Ireland License application will undermine cross-subsidisation model sustaining Northern Ireland’s public transport system January 11th: Unite the union’s Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, called on … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #No2Privatisation, Bus Drivers, Bus Eireann, Bus Services, cherry-picking, Citybus, cross-subsidisation, Davy Thompson, funding, Goldliner, Jackie Pollock, Metro, NI Rail, Privatisation, rural economy, Translink, Ulsterbus | Leave a comment

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ comments offer no assurance to Northern Ireland workers

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Statement that US ITC interim judgement will take account of changed circumstances is just what would be expected during a visit to London US Commerce Secretary should find time in his five-day visit to meet with representatives of NI workforce … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #backBombardier, #Unite4Jobs, Belfast, Boeing, Bombardier, Commerce Secretary, Davy Thompson, London, Northern Ireland, Protectionism, Tariffs, Unite, United States, Wilbur Ross, World Trade Organisation | Leave a comment

Time for an industrial strategy that will safeguard jobs and skills in Northern Ireland

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Unite the union NI

If Northern Ireland parties won’t act – UK government must intervene and bring forward effective industrial strategy Government must adopt interventionist approach to safeguard Northern Ireland jobs and skills Following the announcement of more than five hundred job losses in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Davy Thompson, direct-rule, Energy, Industrial Strategy, manufacturing, Northern Ireland, Peace-Building, Schlumberger, UK government, Unite | Leave a comment

Management announce further 280 job losses at Bombardier

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Latest in series of job losses shows that threat to Belfast has not disappeared Disappointment that Bombardier management choose to bring forward job cuts despite Unite’s efforts in campaign to overturn US tariffs Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, CSeries, Davy Thompson, job losses, Northern Ireland | Leave a comment

Bombardier agreement with Airbus on joint ownership of C Series Aircraft is a welcome development

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Airbus to acquire a majority shareholding in C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership Union assured deal will guarantee jobs in C Series production in Northern Ireland October 17th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, welcomed news that Bombardier had agreed a … Continue reading →