Tag Archives: industrial policy

Bombardier: Latest job losses highlight need for NI rescue strategy

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Unite warns that further drop in output and household spending will impede post-Covid recovery Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock says union will not tolerate “stealth shedding” of jobs August 18th: Unite has said that the news that Bombardier is looking to … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland Executive must bring forward ambitious industrial programme to secure vital manufacturing skillsbase

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Northern Ireland’s industrial sector highly exposed to global shocks from Covid-19 pandemic Investment needed now to secure ‘at risk’ skills base if Northern Ireland is to seize opportunities for future growth Jackie Pollock, Regional Secretary for Unite, called on the Ministers … Continue reading →

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National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to get serious about decent training for young workers and our economy

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Apprenticeship levy has not worked in Northern Ireland, we need a return to an employment-led, partnership approach to skills Young workers must receive decent pay and conditions from day one in a workplace apprenticeship with a firm expectation of a … Continue reading →

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Levy will degrade Apprenticeships and should not be extended to Northern Ireland

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Apprenticeship Levy threatens to penalise employers who already provide upskilling to workforce UK-wide target of three million apprenticeships a year unrealistic and will undermine quality and number of genuine placements January 31st: Speaking the day after his union organised a … Continue reading →

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JTI: ‘Centre of Excellence’ proposal could save 500 jobs in Ballymena

Posted on November 20, 2014 by unitetheunion

Unite unveils proposal for JTI-Lisnafillan factory to become a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for Pouch Tobacco and Cigar manufacture November 19th: Following endorsement from the union’s shop-stewards, Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, launched Unite’s counter-proposal which would see JTI-Lisnafillan remain open as … Continue reading →