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

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

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

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Broad political representation confirmed at tonight’s Ballymena Hustings event

Attendance by all major political parties confirmed for hustings to be chaired by Jamie Delargy, UTV Business Editor Public encouraged to have their say at ‘The Braid’ in Ballymena at 7.30pm today (April 27th) April 27th: Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy … Continue reading

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

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

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NIC-ICTU biennial delegates’ conference backs Unite proposal to bring Energy sector back into local ownership and accountability

Conference also endorses call for a British-Irish rail interconnector and rail electrification April 12th: Speaking after the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Biennial Delegates’ Conference in Derry/Londonderry endorsed his union’s radical economic proposals, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading

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