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Workers remain in H&W, invite Johnson to make shipyard “first port of call” during this week’s Belfast visit

Jackie Pollock says Unite members determined to save jobs and skills   Solidarity rally planned for tomorrow at noon Workers at Harland and Wolff – which faces closure on Wednesday following the failure by its troubled owners to find a … Continue reading

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As workers protest at Harland & Wolff, unions reiterate nationalisation demand

Workers’ message is clear: “Save our Shipyard” Harland and Wolff must not be allowed to sink by default July 29th: Responding to the protest by workers at the gate of the iconic Harland and Wolff shipyard, which faces the threat … Continue reading

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Johnson must nationalise Harland & Wolff to secure NI productive power

Unions warn jobs and skills will be lost if iconic shipyard closes  Opportunity for DUP to demonstrate influence with new PM July 25th: Trade unions Unite and the GMB today called on the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to … Continue reading

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Workforce to mobilise behind unions’ campaign demanding Belfast gets its fair share of Royal Navy supply contracts

Unions call on DUP to challenge Theresa May’s government over failure to guarantee one billion fleet solid support contracts goes to UK shipyards, including Belfast Workers and their families will be visiting constituency offices of parliamentary representatives to raise demand … Continue reading

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Trade unions come together to launch Shipbuilding Charter in Belfast with aim of securing a future for shipyard jobs and skills

After tour of the shipyard, a high level delegation including Gavin Robinson MP, Manufacturing NI and senior trade union figures from Northern Ireland and Britain will then launch the Shipbuilding Charter at the Connor Room, Belfast City Hall tomorrow at … Continue reading

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