Tag Archives: Manufacturing Strategy

Absence of manufacturing strategy leaves Stormont inactive as heavy manufacturing sector continues to haemorrhage jobs

Posted on August 10, 2016 by unitetheunion

Bombardier announces almost one hundred redundancies in core Belfast workforce, with potential for more in complementary (temporary) labour force Unite demands urgent talks with Ministers to seek proactive approach to defending manufacturing jobs August 10th: Responding to Bombardier plans for … Continue reading →

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NI Assembly vote against Manufacturing Strategy is unnecessary ‘own goal’ that casts shadow over efforts to grow vital sector

Posted on June 6, 2016 by unitetheunion

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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Employers and Trade Union unite in support of Assembly motion for a Manufacturing Strategy for Northern Ireland

Posted on June 5, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite the union: “Only a dedicated strategy will bring the focus and oversight necessary to ensure real action to meet the challenges facing our producers” Manufacturing NI: “Employers and trade unions have a vital role to play in terms of … Continue reading →