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Bombardier bosses must remove threat of compulsory redundancies hanging over Northern Ireland workforce

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Up to a hundred compulsory redundancies planned despite large numbers having their applications for voluntary redundancy rejected Workforce are questioning why Northern Ireland sites are facing the threat of compulsory redundancy while in Canada workers are being ‘reclassified’ rather than … Continue reading →

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National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to get serious about decent training for young workers and our economy

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Apprenticeship levy has not worked in Northern Ireland, we need a return to an employment-led, partnership approach to skills Young workers must receive decent pay and conditions from day one in a workplace apprenticeship with a firm expectation of a … Continue reading →

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Bombardier workforce hand in collective grievance over management outsourcing

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Almost 3,000 workers across all five Bombardier sites in Northern Ireland have signed grievance Unite Assistant General Secretary Steve Turner has written to Alain Bellemare, Bombardier President and CEO seeking urgent meeting October 29th: This afternoon, the workforce handed a … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland unemployment rate increase is a concerning sign of deteriorating economy

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Regional unemployment rate leaps ahead of that of the UK as a whole for first time in a year Fears of Brexit risks and failure to bring forward manufacturing strategy are factors in economic decline October 16th: Davy Thompson, Regional … Continue reading →

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Workforce at Lurgan-based Radius Plastics Ltd to be balloted on strike action

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Formal industrial ballot opens today after bosses refuse to address workforce concerns over pay offer terms Regional Officer warns of potential for debilitating industrial action at plant in October if management don’t reconsider their position September 3rd: Sean Smyth, regional … Continue reading →