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Bombardier-Shorts announce 280 jobs to go in Belfast as 1,750 lost in response to downturn in luxury jet market

Posted on May 14, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union working with management to avoid compulsory redundancies NI Executive needs to take action to defend beleaguered manufacturing sector May 14th: Responding to Bombardier’s announcement that a further 280 jobs are to be lost in Belfast as part of a … Continue reading →

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JTI: ‘Centre of Excellence’ proposal could save 500 jobs in Ballymena

Posted on November 20, 2014 by unitetheunion

Unite unveils proposal for JTI-Lisnafillan factory to become a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for Pouch Tobacco and Cigar manufacture November 19th: Following endorsement from the union’s shop-stewards, Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, launched Unite’s counter-proposal which would see JTI-Lisnafillan remain open as … Continue reading →