Alliance MLA John Blair has said the potential job losses at SDC Trailers will be a huge blow for the Toome area of South Antrim. John Blair said: “At this stage SDC Trailers has indicated that jobs will be lost at its plants, including Toome, but are unable to confirm numbers of staff who may […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has expressed her sadness and support for the workers and their families after Harland and Wolff ceased trading today. The company have now appointed administrators and will file for insolvency tomorrow (Tuesday) at the High Court in Belfast. “My thoughts are with primarily with the workers and with their families […]
Alliance Councillor Owen Gawith has welcomed the announcement from Employers For Childcare of the potential for 50 new jobs. Councillor Gawith said: “Employers For Childcare are an important social enterprise based in Lisburn providing advice and support to parents. “The construction of their new £2.5 Million High Rise adventure centre shows their level of commitment […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has expressed his concern after news Bombardier is due to cut 490 jobs from its local operations. The news follows in the wake of Bombardier’s announcement 5,000 jobs would be cut across its global operations. Mr Lyttle said he has sought an urgent meeting with company management on the […]