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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: … Continue reading

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Ministerial commitment to a proactive strategy on manufacturing is welcome

Strategy must deliver agenda for action to lower energy costs and include programme of public transport infrastructure investment February 22nd: Responding to a speech made by Minister Jonathan Bell in response to the loss of more than 500 jobs at … Continue reading

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Purchasing Managers Index shows Manufacturing employment falling for fifth month running

Statistics showing difficulties in Manufacturing sector highlight need for ambition by Minister and Invest NI Action needed to secure investment for real jobs with decent wages February 8th: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary of Unite, responded to the Purchasing Managers Index … Continue reading

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Ballymena Rallies For A Future with a special message from Liam Neeson

Ballymena star says he is 100% behind campaign and assures his continued support Rally is addressed by a series of speakers representing local workers, local young people and a representative of the Save Our Steel campaign in Britain February 6th: … Continue reading

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Liam Neeson records personal appeal for attendance at Ballymena Rally For A Future

February 4th: Regional Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly called on the public to come out in large numbers to show their support for Rally For A Future after the campaign received celebrity endorsement by Ballymena star, Liam Neeson OBE: “We … Continue reading

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