Tag Archives: #Unite4Manufacturing

Bombardier bosses must remove threat of compulsory redundancies hanging over Northern Ireland workforce

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Up to a hundred compulsory redundancies planned despite large numbers having their applications for voluntary redundancy rejected Workforce are questioning why Northern Ireland sites are facing the threat of compulsory redundancy while in Canada workers are being ‘reclassified’ rather than … Continue reading →

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National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to get serious about decent training for young workers and our economy

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Apprenticeship levy has not worked in Northern Ireland, we need a return to an employment-led, partnership approach to skills Young workers must receive decent pay and conditions from day one in a workplace apprenticeship with a firm expectation of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #NAW2019, #Unite4Manufacturing, apprentices, Apprenticeship Levy, employer-led training, Growth, industrial policy, manufacturing, Manufacturing Strategy, Northern Ireland, Skills, skills gap, youth exploitation | Leave a comment

Northern Ireland unemployment rate increase is a concerning sign of deteriorating economy

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Regional unemployment rate leaps ahead of that of the UK as a whole for first time in a year Fears of Brexit risks and failure to bring forward manufacturing strategy are factors in economic decline October 16th: Davy Thompson, Regional … Continue reading →

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Ambitious long-term strategy needed to sustain shipbuilding capacity and legacy at Belfast shipyard

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Unite the union NI

UK government trawling the globe looking for bargain basement bids, no doubt paying bargain basement wages May 11th: Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Officer for workers at Harland & Wolff demanded that the UK government ensure that the one billion procurement … Continue reading →

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Wrightbus redundancies latest hammer blow for Ballymena and Antrim economy

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Wrightbus redundancies latest hammer blow for Ballymena and Antrim economy Management inform workers of ninety-five job losses due to downturn in orders February 12th: Manufacturing strategy including economic taskforce, with trade union representation, must be established to tackle tsunami of job … Continue reading →