Tag Archives: Susan Fitzgerald

Seagate engineering specialists vote for representation by Unite

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Second historic vote by workers for union recognition at Springtown-based hard-drive manufacturer Around 270 workers employed as engineering specialists by Seagate, at Springtown in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly for collective representation by Unite. The vote is the second by … Continue reading →

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Harland & Wolff: Unite seeking stability for workers, following administration announcement

Posted on September 16, 2024 by unitetheunion

Union priority to preserve employment and skills September 16th: Unite, the UK’s leading union, is demanding that urgent action is taken to preserve the future of the workforce at Harland and Wolff’s yards in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. The … Continue reading →

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MEBSCA dispute:  Pickets set for Pfizer sites in Grange Castle and Ringaskiddy tomorrow

Posted on September 12, 2024 by unitetheunion

Employers warned refusal to engage puts stability of sector at risk Unite members working as plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices are set to down tools tomorrow (Friday) in a second day of action to secure the reversal of the austerity-era … Continue reading →

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Harland & Wolff: Focus must be on securing a long-term future

Posted on July 22, 2024 by unitetheunion

July 22nd: Five years after Unite members at Harland & Wolff led the successful fight to keep the Belfast shipyard open, the union today (Monday) said that the political focus must be on securing a long-term future for the shipyard … Continue reading →

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Strategic importance that Harland & Wolff workers continue to contribute skills to national defence

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Unite the union NI

This workforce has demonstrated an ability to deliver on nationally strategic projects The UK clearly needs to have a strong future in shipbuilding and the legacy of shipbuilding in Belfast dates back over a century. The Harland & Wolff shipyard … Continue reading →

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