Tag Archives: #ManufacturingCrisis
Minister must reverse decision to award Belfast Rapid Transit contract to overseas suppliers
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
Schlumberger confirms it will cut 37 jobs at Newtownabbey plant
Job losses reflects downturn in Oil and Gas sector and weakness of NI manufacturing operating environment Unite will engage with management to mitigate planned jobs losses and secure best possible redundancy for members affected November 19th: Speaking after a meeting … Continue reading
Ministerial silence and inaction in face of multiple job loss announcements unacceptable
Unite Regional Secretary calls for the Executive to bring forward set of proposals to deal with the crisis in NI Manufacturing. First Minister and deputy First Minister must give a lead on dealing with the issues leading to job losses. … Continue reading









