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Liam Neeson endorses ‘Rally For A Future’ campaign demanding jobs action for Ballymena

Posted on January 21, 2016 by unitetheunion

Actor pledges his support for jobs campaign launched by Unite the union Neeson backs calls for urgent action and urges workers to unite behind campaign January 21st: Jimmy Kelly, Unite Regional Secretary, welcomed the endorsement by the Ballymena-born, award-winning actor: … Continue reading →

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Enterprise trains refurbishment six weeks delayed and counting

Posted on January 11, 2016 by unitetheunion

Mounting costs from Translink mismanagement of Belfast to Dublin rail service threatening wider budget for public transport January 11th Unite Regional Officer, Davy McMurray, has challenged the failure of Translink management which has seen a six-week delay so far in the … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing employment growth needs to be underpinned by investment strategy

Posted on December 16, 2015 by unitetheunion

Expanded manufacturing sales in 2014 and employment to September 2015 must be set against job losses to come in sector – situation remains fragile NI Executive must prioritise investment for growth, delivering real jobs with decent wages Jimmy Kelly, Ireland … Continue reading →

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Workforce ballot of 88% voting to reject inadequate Bombardier pay offer

Posted on December 10, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite will seek urgent discussions with employers with the aim of making progress December 10th: Responding to the news that his union’s membership in Bombardier has voted to reject a management proposal to cut terms and conditions, Unite Regional Coordinating … Continue reading →

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Minister must reverse decision to award Belfast Rapid Transit contract to overseas suppliers

Posted on November 27, 2015 by unitetheunion

Decision to overlook local suppliers inexcusable at a time when manufacturing faces an unprecedented crisis Public procurement must be used to stimulate demand in the local economy November 27th: Responding to the news that the contract for supply of BRT … Continue reading →

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