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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 →

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Ministerial commitment to a proactive strategy on manufacturing is welcome

Posted on February 22, 2016 by unitetheunion

Strategy must deliver agenda for action to lower energy costs and include programme of public transport infrastructure investment February 22nd: Responding to a speech made by Minister Jonathan Bell in response to the loss of more than 500 jobs at … Continue reading →

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Bombardier decision to axe more than 500 jobs another hammer blow to NI manufacturing base

Posted on February 17, 2016 by unitetheunion

Strategy for Heavy Manufacturing sector must be central to the Programme for Government for incoming NI Executive NI Executive must establish Manufacturing Taskforce to act in face of threat to sector February 17th: Davy Thompson, Regional Coordinating Officer with responsibility … Continue reading →

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Purchasing Managers Index shows Manufacturing employment falling for fifth month running

Posted on February 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Statistics showing difficulties in Manufacturing sector highlight need for ambition by Minister and Invest NI Action needed to secure investment for real jobs with decent wages February 8th: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary of Unite, responded to the Purchasing Managers Index … Continue reading →

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Ballymena Rallies For A Future with a special message from Liam Neeson

Posted on February 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Ballymena star says he is 100% behind campaign and assures his continued support Rally is addressed by a series of speakers representing local workers, local young people and a representative of the Save Our Steel campaign in Britain February 6th: … Continue reading →

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