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Workers told that more than 20 jobs to go at stricken Lisnaskea quarrying and construction contractor P Clarke & Sons

Posted on August 11, 2015 by unitetheunion

Management seek volunteers for redundancy but fail to engage with union Local union activists calls on local political leaders to establish taskforce to respond to employment crisis in Fermanagh Tuesday 11th August: Unite Regional officer with responsibility for the workforce, … Continue reading →

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Twenty-four jobs lost at Initial closes its Springfield Road washroom

Posted on June 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union joins SIPTU in calling on Initial management to support redundant workers Unite confirms all its members seeking to retain their employment retained June 30th: Unite Officer, Blaine Kilgallon, who has lead responsibility for the union’s membership at Initial in … Continue reading →

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Concern as Caterpillar (FG Wilson) informs workers of further job losses

Posted on June 10, 2015 by unitetheunion

Latest blow to sector adds weight to calls for Manufacturing Strategy Unite awaits a date for meeting with DETI Minister on response June 10th: Responding to information that Caterpillar (formerly FG Wilson) plans a further jobs cull within their workforce, … Continue reading →

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Bombardier-Shorts announce 280 jobs to go in Belfast as 1,750 lost in response to downturn in luxury jet market

Posted on May 14, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union working with management to avoid compulsory redundancies NI Executive needs to take action to defend beleaguered manufacturing sector May 14th: Responding to Bombardier’s announcement that a further 280 jobs are to be lost in Belfast as part of a … Continue reading →

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Howden closure announcement another blow to NI Manufacturing

Posted on May 1, 2015 by unitetheunion

Closure further evidence that NI Executive needs to get serious on supporting Manufacturing May 1st: Responding to the announcement that Howden is to close their base in Belfast with the loss of 99 jobs, Davy Thompson, Regional Coordinating Officer for … Continue reading →

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