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Protests in Derry and Waterford demand Schivo Chief Executive meets union over Maydown job losses and union-busting

Fifteen redundancies announced at Maydown Precision Engineering since transfer to Schivo  Management withhold approximately £10,000 of union membership dues paid by workforce  August 27th: Trade union Unite has led protests at Waterford and Derry over union-busting behaviour  at Derry-based Maydown … 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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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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Concern for 140 jobs at Maydown Precision Engineering after redundancies threatened by new owner Schivo NI

Incoming management have failed to engage with union over threat of redundancies Union calls for constructive partnership approach to safeguard employment August 12th: Unite has expressed its disappointment and concern that it has only learnt of the likelihood of redundancies … Continue reading

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