Tag: Industrial Strategy
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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: Reacting to news that the Northern Ireland Assembly voted to amend a motion calling for…
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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 developing and overseeing delivery of such a strategy – we stand ready to play that…
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NI Executive must heed NERI warning: Northern Ireland moving in wrong economic direction
Think-tank’s analysis highlights trend in declining wages and mounting job insecurity in Northern Ireland Union urges NI Executive to develop proactive Industrial Strategy to escape sixth year of recession December 16th: Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today (Tuesday 16 December) said the latest NERI economic findings were further evidence of Northern Ireland’s further descent to…