Tag: Newtownabbey
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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, Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has indicated his union’s outright opposition to proposals by Antrim…
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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 Thompson, responded to today’s job-loss announcement by Caterpillar which has left hundreds of workers and…
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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 with union representatives at the Newtownabbey plant, Unite deputy Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock responded to…