Tag Archives: Industrial Strategy
Caterpillar announcement another blow to NI Manufacturing base
Today must be a turning point for Stormont industrial policy with real action to help beleaguered sector Executive parties acting as if manufacturing is a lost cause, Northern Ireland needs a stand-alone strategy September 1st: Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, Davy … Continue reading
Wrightbus recruitment freeze latest blow to Ballymena and NI Manufacturing sector
Failure of NI Executive parties to agree to stand-alone Industrial Strategy in context of Brexit leaves manufacturing workforce facing uncertainty Unite seeking urgent meeting with Wrightbus management on long-term implications of move August 24th: Unite Regional Officer, Joanne McWilliams, who … Continue reading
NI Assembly vote against Manufacturing Strategy is unnecessary ‘own goal’ that casts shadow over efforts to grow vital sector
Vote to subsume Manufacturing as only a component of wider Economic Strategy is a missed opportunity to transition to a high-value added economy Lack of stand-alone strategy risks continued inaction in face of challenges and possible job losses June 6th: … Continue reading
Employers and Trade Union unite in support of Assembly motion for a Manufacturing Strategy for Northern Ireland
Unite the union: “Only a dedicated strategy will bring the focus and oversight necessary to ensure real action to meet the challenges facing our producers” Manufacturing NI: “Employers and trade unions have a vital role to play in terms of … Continue reading









