Tag Archives: Unite NI

Funding Cuts will mean thousands excluded from Higher Education Opportunities

NI Executive policies targeting educational expenditure will undermine our long-term economic growth  University of Ulster informs workforce of almost 200 redundancies and closure of Coleraine Modern Languages school September 2nd: Unite’s officer with responsibility for the union’s membership at the … Continue reading

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Unite’s industrial and community branches in Newry come together to support Newry Pride Festival

Vibrant festival shows that celebrating diversity and fostering equality can be fun and inclusive to everyone in the community  Union branches sponsor event, host merchandise stall and conduct LGBT survey  August 22nd: Speaking ahead of the parade, Unites Equality Officer, … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Closure of AFBI’s Crossnacreevy research centre another blow to establishing a sustainable, high-value added economy

Decision forced by NI Executive austerity policies which are damaging the long-term future of our economy AFBI has lost funding for research programmes on potato breeding, renewable energy, biomass and poultry production August 19th: Responding to the announcement that the … Continue reading

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Administrators confirm 32 jobs to go at Lisnaskea quarrying and construction contractor P Clarke & Sons

Clarke’s Management continue to avoid engaging with union August 18th: Unite Regional officer with responsibility for the workforce, Gareth Scott, responded to today’s confirmation that 32 jobs are to be lost at stricken Lisnaskea contractor, P. Clarke & Sons Ltd: … Continue reading

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