Tag: print
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Threat by Associated Print to shut Portadown site indefensible
Proposed closure will leave only one newspaper printworks in Northern Ireland Unite the Union has condemned plans by Associated Print to shut its Portadown facility, warning that the move would result in the loss of over 30 skilled jobs and deals a severe blow to Northern Ireland’s newspaper print capacity. The union is calling on…
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Shock as Independent News & Media Ltd announce up to 89 jobs to go with closure of Royal Avenue facility
Decision to centralise production to Newry base reflects desire to lower wages bill and increase profits Union will use consultation period in attempt to save as many jobs as possible August 21st: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, has expressed his union’s shock at the sudden announcement by Independent News & Media Ltd (INM) that they…