Tag Archives: Westminster

Spirit Aero systems acquisition of Bombardier operations is a vote of confidence for Northern Ireland’s Aerospace sector

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Stormont and Westminster government must now follow through with a robust package to safeguard all aerospace jobs Jackie Pollock, Regional Secretary of Unite, welcomed the news that the sale of Bombardier operations to Spirit Aero systems will proceed, securing jobs … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Aerospace, Bombardier, Jackie Pollock, Spirit Aero Systems, Steve, Stormont, Westminster | Leave a comment

Stormont must help secure UK-wide aerospace taskforce and launch Northern Ireland rescue strategy to save critical industry

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Comprehensive strategy and support package needed to avert huge job losses and severe damage to the Northern Ireland economy. Recent losses of 1,500 aerospace jobs estimated to have lowered national output by half a billion and reduced household spending by … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Aerospace, aviation, aviation rescue strategy, Bombardier, Jackie Pollock, Stormont, Westminster | 1 Comment

Vote by Westminster in support of Marriage Equality and Reproductive Choice is a historic victory for equality campaigners

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Fears Conservative party may seek to limit or restrict impact of decisive Westminster votes Unite Regional Equalities & Women’s Officer, Taryn Trainor, welcomed the vote by Westminster to adopt an amendment into the second reading of the Northern Ireland (Executive … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #EqualMarriage, #LoveEquality, #Workers4choice, Taryn Trainor., Westminster | Leave a comment

Welcome for HSC Board clarification that 1,800 vacancy figure does not include all Health & Social Care staff groups

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Admission confirms figure supplied by CEO for the Northern Ireland Health & Social Care Board, Valery Watts, to the Northern Ireland Select Committee was inaccurate Time for a reality check on status of our healthcare system and meaningful negotiations on … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4FairPay, #Unite4NHS, health, Healthcare, HSC, HSC Board, Kevin McAdam, NHS, Northern Ireland Select Committee, poverty pay, staff vacancies, Valerie Watts, Westminster | Leave a comment

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 →