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Glen Dimplex workers in Portadown to begin industrial action 

Dispute is a result of proposed site closure, Unite has notified employer of work-to-rule, training and overtime ban The workforce at Glen Dimplex will commence the first phase of industrial action including a work-to-rule from 00.01am on Friday 16 August.  The … Continue reading

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Threat to Portadown site is completely unjustified while Glen Dimplex profits and dividends soar

Announcement of proposed closure comes as a shocking blow to workforce Unite the union has blasted today’s announcement by Glen Dimplex of plans to close its Portadown factory. Management issued a statement indicating that work on storage and panel heaters … Continue reading

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Vista Therm workers to commence new wave of industrial action tomorrow

Strike action to recommence by the workforce at Vista Therm after Unite reballoted over management union-busting Industrial action follows previous twelve-week strike for cost of living pay increase and union recognition Unite the union has served notice on Vista Therm, … Continue reading

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Carey Glass must intervene to resolve Lurgan Vista Therm dispute

Carey Glass must intervene to resolve Lurgan Vista Therm dispute Nenagh-based Carey group warned dispute may shatter ‘Best in Glass’ claim Unite highlights reputational risks to group if dispute not resolved Unite members in dispute with Vista Therm travelled to … Continue reading

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Further two days of strike action confirmed as dispute at Vista Therm escalates following union-busting response of management

Elected workplace rep suspended and union members at the factory have been threatened with disciplinary and legal action Union challenges Managing Director Philip Corrigan to intervene to avoid further escalation Members of Unite the union employed at Vista Therm, a … Continue reading

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