Tag Archives: Unite NI

Unite will seek to reverse devastating Michelin closure announcement

Posted on November 3, 2015 by unitetheunion

Jobs loss announcement comes as a huge blow to workers in mouth of Christmas and escalates crisis in Northern Ireland manufacturing sector Union lays blame for decision on Executive inaction despite repeated warnings to act on energy costs and investment … Continue reading →

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Unite welcomes funding for CSeries from Quebec Provincial Government

Posted on October 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Hopes funding will safeguard the long-term employment of workforce in Northern Ireland October 30th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer welcomed the announcement of a funding injection by the Quebec Provincial Government to Bombardier’s CSeries: “It is widely known that … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland Executive must seize opportunities and invest to grow a modern economy and raise living standards for all

Posted on October 28, 2015 by unitetheunion

Ireland Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, to launch his union’s economic proposals document at Long Gallery, Stormont today October 28th: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary for Unite will launch his union’s twenty-page discussion document ‘Growing the Economy & Living Standards’ today … Continue reading →

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Len McCluskey to launch proposals for an economic alternative for Northern Ireland

Posted on October 27, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite General Secretary to speak at launch event scheduled for Long Gallery, Stormont tomorrow (Wednesday, October 28th) at 11am October 27th: Speaking ahead of the launch of his union’s proposals for an economic alternative, Len McCluskey, Unite General Secretary said: … Continue reading →

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Unite General Secretary, Len McCluskey, to launch ‘Growing the Economy & Living Standards’ document at Stormont

Posted on October 25, 2015 by unitetheunion

Paper to raise proposals to help address economic challenges facing Northern Ireland October 25th: Announcing that Unite Regional Secretary, Len McCluskey would speak at the launch event for Unite’s proposals for an economic alternative, the union’s Ireland Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading →