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Investment for future growth must follow sale of Bombardier Aerospace to Spirit Aerosystems

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Skills and capacity of Bombardier manufacturing workforce is world class and has driven commercial interest   Welcoming the announcement of the sale of Bombardier’s Aerospace manufacturing operation to aerospace components manufacturer Spirit Aero Systems, Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner said: “Today’s deal will … Continue reading →

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Unite seeks assurances on investment and job security for Bombardier employees in Northern Ireland

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Union expresses hope that any prospective new owner will commit to local production and bring forward expanded investment Jackie Pollock, Unite Regional Secretary in Ireland, responded to news that Bombardier was to sell its Aerostructures division globally which includes all … Continue reading →

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Engineers at Dundonald International Ice Bowl to be balloted on industrial action in end of May

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Industrial action likely to coincide with first Northern Ireland bowling open to be held in Dundonald in twelve years  Blame for escalation lies squarely with approach of management in Lisburn & Castlereagh City council in pay equality talks Davy McMurray, … Continue reading →

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Moy Park strike ballot called by Unite in defence of workforce terms and conditions

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Strike ballot of more than three thousand Unite members in largest Northern Ireland employer will proceed in coming weeks April 15th: Sean McKeever, Unite Regional Officer representing Unite’s members at Moy Park sites across Northern Ireland confirmed that the union … Continue reading →

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Unions at Bombardier to consult membership on industrial action as company’s global management announce latest redundancies blow in Northern Ireland

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Bombardier announces a further 30-35 compulsory redundancies as part of jobs cull only a day after announcing up to forty voluntary redundancies In response to workforce concerns, a consultative ballot of workforce on strike action has been agreed by Unite … Continue reading →

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