Tag Archives: JTI

Unite Policy Conference: Remarks by Jackie Pollock introducing Industrial Strategy debate

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Introducing the debate on pensions at Unite’s Fourth Irish Policy Conference in Belfast, Deputy Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock said: I would like to open this debate focussing on the strengths of Northern Ireland industry. All too often we are forced … Continue reading →

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Call for NI Executive to match JTI Legacy fund for Ballymena

Posted on July 19, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union welcomes follow-through by corporation following cessation of production at their Ballymena site July 19th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer welcomed the confirmation that Japan Tobacco International (JTI) will provide a £5 million legacy fund for Ballymena as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #ManufacturingCrisis, ballymena, Davy Thompson, Investment, job losses, JTI, Legacy Fund, manufacturing, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Strong public interest in Unite-sponsored husting events in Larne and Ballymena

Posted on April 18, 2016 by unitetheunion

Public meetings to be chaired by UTV business editor, Jamie Delargy, and have a focus on job creation policies First husting event will take place in Larne Townhall at 7.30pm on Thursday 21st April with a second at ‘The Braid’, … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #ManufacturingCrisis, ballymena, Caterpillar, FG Wilson, hustings events, Investment, Jamie Delargy, Jimmy Kelly, job losses, JTI, Larne, manufacturing, Michelin, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Unite NI, wages | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #ManufacturingCrisis, #Unite4Jobs, ballymena, Closure, elections, Jackie Pollock, James Nesbitt, job losses, jobs, JTI, Larne, Liam Neeson, manufacturing, Michelin, NI Assembly | Leave a comment

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

Posted on February 4, 2016 by unitetheunion

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 →