Tag Archives: jobs
Premier Periclase must be fast-tracked for assistance under new scheme
Management and government urged to work with unions to secure jobs Trade unions Unite and Connect, which represent workers at the Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, have welcomed the news that the European Commission last week approved a scheme of … Continue reading
Premier Periclase: Government must intervene to save jobs
Spiralling energy costs driving closure of Drogheda magnesia plant Energy Support Taskforce urgently needed Trade unions Unite and Connect, which represent workers at the Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, have written to the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and … Continue reading
Moy Park must put workers’ pay and terms and conditions before profits to end concerns for thousands of jobs
Decision to shutdown kill line at Ballymena reflects failure of management to meet post-Brexit labour market challenges Union questions logic of suspension as business will face even greater problems recruiting to reopen in September For the second time in three … Continue reading
Shipyard workers’ successful occupation remains a shining example to workers facing assault on livelihoods, pay and terms and conditions
One year ago today, Harland & Wolff workers moved to occupy their workplace to defend jobs and skills, and secure a future for the shipyard Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, speaking today said that the example of Harland & … Continue reading









