Tag Archives: Newtownabbey
Schlumberger announce plans to close Newtownabbey site with loss of more than 220 jobs
Concern that closure proposal is an unjustified attempt to lower costs at workers’ expense Unite will seek explanation why Northern Ireland site will be closed as opposed to other locations October 26th: Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Industrial Officer, reacted to … Continue reading
Antrim & Newtownabbey Council proposals to outsource waste collection completely unacceptable
General waste bin collection in Newtownabbey, and compostable bin collection in Antrim, under threat of transfer to private operators Fears that other council services including litter collection and leisure services may follow suit April 11th: Following a meeting with management, … Continue reading
Caterpillar announcement another blow to NI Manufacturing base
Today must be a turning point for Stormont industrial policy with real action to help beleaguered sector Executive parties acting as if manufacturing is a lost cause, Northern Ireland needs a stand-alone strategy September 1st: Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, Davy … 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









