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Spirit takeover must lead to investment for jobs and a future for NI aerospace, Unite

Airbus will take on production lines in the supply chain of its own aircraft with Boeing taking over the remainder of the sites. Unite has called on Boeing and Airbus to confirm their plans for Spirit Aerosystems following today’s announcement … Continue reading

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New billboards tell Starmer ‘Don’t sell us Short’

Campaign highlights workers’ jobs plan for Northern Ireland aerospace landmark Government must broker a deal between Airbus and Bombardier to secure NI jobs and skills New billboards are being rolled out across Northern Ireland this week telling Keir Starmer to … Continue reading

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Thousands of Northern Ireland Spirit workers left facing uncertainty after Airbus announces only partial buy out

Potential break-up of Spirit constitutes an unprecedented threat to Northern Ireland aerospace, wider economy and society  Unite, the leading trade union at Spirit Aerosystems, has called on the UK government to intervene to secure employment and the future of Northern … Continue reading

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Government can’t allow break-up of Spirit Aerosystems due to impact on Northern Ireland economy

Amidst recent and increasing speculation, Spirit workforce need guarantees for their future Unite has challenged the government to intervene and secure clarity and guarantees for workers employed at Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland. The call follows mounting press speculation over … Continue reading

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Keir Starmer must extend his ambitious vision to include Spirit Aerosystems workforce

Government has a vital role to play to secure transfer of all Spirit Aerosystems sites together and sustaining Northern Ireland aerospace Unite the union which represents the majority of the 3,600 Spirit Aerospace workers has called on prime minister Keir … Continue reading

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