Tag Archives: Jackie Pollock

Outgoing NIC-ICTU chair challenges policy of ‘blood sacrifice’ of 20,000 public sector workers to pay for lowering corporation tax

Posted on April 12, 2016 by unitetheunion

Warns Stormont that it cannot turn the Trade Union movement on and off when there are difficulties with the Peace Process Trade union movement must apply methods of yesterday, in conditions of today, for a better tomorrow April 12th: Jackie … Continue reading →

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Meetings in Ballymena and Larne: opportunity for public to quiz politicians on action for local jobs

Posted on April 5, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite has written to invite local political representatives from all parties to attend public meetings in Larne (Thursday 21st April) and Ballymena (Wednesday 27th April) Meetings will be chaired by high profile UTV business editor, Jamie Delargy April 5th: Announcing … Continue reading →

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Schlumberger confirms it will cut 37 jobs at Newtownabbey plant

Posted on November 19, 2015 by unitetheunion

Job losses reflects downturn in Oil and Gas sector and weakness of NI manufacturing operating environment Unite will engage with management to mitigate planned jobs losses and secure best possible redundancy for members affected November 19th: Speaking after a meeting … Continue reading →

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Stormont must listen as tens of thousands of workers say ‘enough is enough’

Posted on March 19, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite delighted at turnout across Northern Ireland People demanding an alternative to Stormont political consensus for austerity March 13th: Workers across Northern Ireland engaged in a one-day strike to say ‘enough is enough – hands off our public services’. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Andor jobs blow completely unjustified

Posted on February 13, 2015 by unitetheunion

Eighteen workers face redundancy at profitable West Belfast plant Unite to consult members on response to management  plans February 13th: Unite Regional Officer, Jackie Pollock expressed his union’s outrage at management proposals at Andor which will see eighteen workers made redundant … Continue reading →

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