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Meetings in Ballymena and Larne: opportunity for public to quiz politicians on action for local jobs

Unite has written to invite local political representatives from all parties to attend public meetings in Larne (Thursday 21st April) and Ballymena (Wednesday 27th April) Meetings will be chaired by high profile UTV business editor, Jamie Delargy April 5th: Announcing … Continue reading

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Sainsbury’s restructuring proposals threaten more than two hundred jobs in Northern Ireland

Unite will work with management in an attempt to minimise necessary redundancies UK restructuring will affect Unite members working in Holywood, West Belfast, Strand Road and Dungannon April 5th: Sean Smyth, Unite officer for Unite members in Sainsbury’s explained that … Continue reading

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Schlumberger confirms it will cut 37 jobs at Newtownabbey plant

Job losses reflects downturn in Oil and Gas sector and weakness of NI manufacturing operating environment Unite will engage with management to mitigate planned jobs losses and secure best possible redundancy for members affected November 19th: Speaking after a meeting … Continue reading

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Ministerial silence and inaction in face of multiple job loss announcements unacceptable

Unite Regional Secretary calls for the Executive to bring forward set of proposals to deal with the crisis in NI Manufacturing. First Minister and deputy First Minister must give a lead on dealing with the issues leading to job losses. … Continue reading

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Multiple job loss announcements proof Northern Ireland manufacturing is in crisis

Caterpillar announce ninety-eight job losses, Schrader forty-two and Invista are to seek up to forty-eight redundancies Minister Bell must reverse Invest NI decision to not proactively seek inward investment in Manufacturing November 11th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer responded … Continue reading

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