Tag Archives: #Unite4Jobs

Union fears that Prime Minister Theresa May’s Canada visit is a missed opportunity

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite to continue active schedule of meetings with political and trade union leaders in pursuit of resolution to threat hanging over Belfast jobs September 19th: Jimmy Kelly, Unite Regional Secretary, criticised the response of both the Prime Minister to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, #Unite4Manufacturing, Anti-competitive, Belfast, Boeing, Bombardier, Canada, Conservative Party, IndustryStrategy4NI, Jimmy Kelly, jobs, manufacturing, Northern Ireland, Theresa May, Trudeau | Leave a comment

Prime Minister Theresa May must use full leverage on Boeing to safeguard Belfast jobs

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Unite the union NI

UK government must defend its right to invest in critical manufacturing sectors of the economy Local political parties must find way to be relevant in dispute threatening thousands of jobs in Northern Ireland September 12th: It was reported last night … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, #Unite4Manufacturing, Aerospace, Anti-competitive, Belfast, Boeing, Bombardier, Closure, CSeries, Davy Thompson, economy, Jimmy Kelly, job losses, Len McCluskey, manufacturing, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Shorts, Susan Fitzgerald, Theresa May, Westminster | Leave a comment

Brexit band-aid will not secure jobs, living standards

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite highlights impact of prolonged uncertainty on economy and workers Robust interventions needed North and South to foster confidence, protect jobs August 16th: In an initial response today (Wednesday) to the UK government’s paper proposing steps to mitigate the impact … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, Brexit, collective bargaining, ECHR, human rights, infrastructure, Investment, Northern Ireland, precarious work, Republic of Ireland, tax avoidance, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

Belfast City Council must reverse threats to Ballysillan and Shankill swimming pools

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Outsourced management company, Greenwich Leisure Limited, plan to close Shankill pool Staffing cuts planned at Ballysillan will force part of pool to be roped off meaning unsafe access for junior swimmers June 21st: Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has called … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, austerity cuts, Ballysillan, Belfast, Belfast City Council, Greenwich Leisure Ltd, job cuts, Leisure Centres, Michael Keenan, outsourcing, Privatisation, Shankill Road | Leave a comment

Moy Park workers need assurance over future as company set for resale by JBS

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Political leaders have a responsibility to ensure business is not subject to corporate asset-stripping by venture capitalists Any new owners must respect rights of the three thousand Unite members among workforce in Northern Ireland June 20th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean … Continue reading →