Tag Archives: NI Executive
Call for NI Executive to match JTI Legacy fund for Ballymena
Union welcomes follow-through by corporation following cessation of production at their Ballymena site July 19th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer welcomed the confirmation that Japan Tobacco International (JTI) will provide a £5 million legacy fund for Ballymena as it … Continue reading
Employers and Trade Union unite in support of Assembly motion for a Manufacturing Strategy for Northern Ireland
Unite the union: “Only a dedicated strategy will bring the focus and oversight necessary to ensure real action to meet the challenges facing our producers” Manufacturing NI: “Employers and trade unions have a vital role to play in terms of … Continue reading
Unite victory will mean compensation of more than £10 million paid to blacklisted workers
The biggest ‘blacklisting’ scandal in UK construction industry history has seen the court case end in victory as 256 workers are set to receive more than £10 million in compensation. May 9th: Unite’s Regional Industrial Officer for Ireland, Maurice Cunningham … Continue reading
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









