Menu
11/10/2017
Bombardier Workers To Meet With MPs In London
A number of Bombardier workers from Belfast are travelling to London to meet with MPs to press the government to defend jobs at the firm.
Boeing has accused Bombardier of selling its C-Series jet below cost price in the US.
The US later hit Bombardier with 300% tariffs in its trade dispute with Boeing.
The wings for the C-Series are made in Belfast.
Bombardier employs over 4,000 people in Northern Irleand and it has put their jobs at risk.
Union officials will also accompany the Belfast workers who are expected to meet Business Secretary Greg Clark.
DUP MLa Gavin Robinson said: "It is vital that our Government now does step up efforts, alongside the Canadian administration as we move towards the next stage in this process in February. Similarly it is important that the workers both in Belfast and in Canada know that there are meaningful and genuine consequences in store should there not be an adequate resolution to this case."
(CD/JP)
Boeing has accused Bombardier of selling its C-Series jet below cost price in the US.
The US later hit Bombardier with 300% tariffs in its trade dispute with Boeing.
The wings for the C-Series are made in Belfast.
Bombardier employs over 4,000 people in Northern Irleand and it has put their jobs at risk.
Union officials will also accompany the Belfast workers who are expected to meet Business Secretary Greg Clark.
DUP MLa Gavin Robinson said: "It is vital that our Government now does step up efforts, alongside the Canadian administration as we move towards the next stage in this process in February. Similarly it is important that the workers both in Belfast and in Canada know that there are meaningful and genuine consequences in store should there not be an adequate resolution to this case."
(CD/JP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 September 2017
Call For UK Govt To Intervene Over Bombardier Tax Ruling
Unite the union is calling on the Government to intervene after the US chose to impose a tax on the C-Series made by Bombardier which could put thousands of jobs in Belfast in jeopardy. Over 4,000 people are employed by the Canadian firm in Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Theresa May said she is "bitterly disappointed" by the decision.
Call For UK Govt To Intervene Over Bombardier Tax Ruling
Unite the union is calling on the Government to intervene after the US chose to impose a tax on the C-Series made by Bombardier which could put thousands of jobs in Belfast in jeopardy. Over 4,000 people are employed by the Canadian firm in Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Theresa May said she is "bitterly disappointed" by the decision.
26 September 2017
Decision Due In Bombardier Dispute
Aerospace firm Bombardier is to find out if it will face heavy financial penalties as a result of a trade dispute with Boeing. American firm Boeing claimed Bombardier was selling its C-Series jet below cost in the United States. Around 1,000 workers in Northern Ireland are directly employed on the C-Series project.
Decision Due In Bombardier Dispute
Aerospace firm Bombardier is to find out if it will face heavy financial penalties as a result of a trade dispute with Boeing. American firm Boeing claimed Bombardier was selling its C-Series jet below cost in the United States. Around 1,000 workers in Northern Ireland are directly employed on the C-Series project.
11 December 2017
Union Delegation Travels To Montreal To Save Bombardier Jobs In NI
A delegation from Unite the Union have travelled to Montreal to save Bombardier jobs in Northern Ireland. The announcement was made ahead of the US department of commerce's final determination on whether to put tariffs of 300 per cent on Bombardier C-series passenger jets.
Union Delegation Travels To Montreal To Save Bombardier Jobs In NI
A delegation from Unite the Union have travelled to Montreal to save Bombardier jobs in Northern Ireland. The announcement was made ahead of the US department of commerce's final determination on whether to put tariffs of 300 per cent on Bombardier C-series passenger jets.
01 November 2007
Graduate Skills In Demand
Well-qualified graduates are still very much in demand in the local economy. According to Jean Stirrup, Head of Careers, Employability and Skills at Queen's University, demand from employers continues to rise.
Graduate Skills In Demand
Well-qualified graduates are still very much in demand in the local economy. According to Jean Stirrup, Head of Careers, Employability and Skills at Queen's University, demand from employers continues to rise.
12 March 2010
Aircraft Apprentices 'Key To Success'
The role of local aeronautical apprentices has been praised. During a visit to Bombardier Aerospace, the Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey was updated on the progress of the company's new CSeries aircraft programme, for which Belfast is designing and manufacturing the wing.
Aircraft Apprentices 'Key To Success'
The role of local aeronautical apprentices has been praised. During a visit to Bombardier Aerospace, the Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey was updated on the progress of the company's new CSeries aircraft programme, for which Belfast is designing and manufacturing the wing.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
