Tag Archives: Unite NI

Unite disappointed as Bombardier could cut sixty agency staff jobs

Union will continue engagement with company to seek to safeguard Belfast employment January 7th: Davy Thompson, Regional Coordinating Officer with responsibility for the workforce expressed his regret that Bombardier announced that up to sixty agency jobs could be lost in … Continue reading

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Executive must bring forward water infrastructure investment across NI

Regional Development committee briefing paper on drainage identifies need for large investment in NI Water infrastructure as previously called for by Unite NI Executive could finance investment through ring-fencing portion of higher council tax receipts December 22nd: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland … Continue reading

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Manufacturing employment growth needs to be underpinned by investment strategy

Expanded manufacturing sales in 2014 and employment to September 2015 must be set against job losses to come in sector – situation remains fragile NI Executive must prioritise investment for growth, delivering real jobs with decent wages Jimmy Kelly, Ireland … Continue reading

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Minister must reverse decision to award Belfast Rapid Transit contract to overseas suppliers

Decision to overlook local suppliers inexcusable at a time when manufacturing faces an unprecedented crisis Public procurement must be used to stimulate demand in the local economy November 27th: Responding to the news that the contract for supply of BRT … Continue reading

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Unite community activists protest devastating impact of Tory austerity cuts

Changes to social welfare provision will mean most vulnerable face devastating income cuts Lowering corporation taxes will mean hundreds of millions in deeper cuts to public services November 27th: Speaking ahead of planned protests by Unite community branches outside DUP … Continue reading

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