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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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Meetings in Ballymena and Larne: opportunity for public to quiz politicians on action for local jobs

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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Liam Neeson records personal appeal for attendance at Ballymena Rally For A Future

February 4th: Regional Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly called on the public to come out in large numbers to show their support for Rally For A Future after the campaign received celebrity endorsement by Ballymena star, Liam Neeson OBE: “We … Continue reading

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Camden Glass, part of Camden Group, to close Benburb plant at cost of 65 jobs

Management must compensate workers who now redundancy for their long-service and commitment Union questions whether any Invest NI grant-aid contributed to decision to cut jobs January 21st: Unite Regional Officer Joanne McWilliams, responsible for Unite’s membership at Camden Glass, a … Continue reading

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