06/10/2015
Lord Mayor Concerned Over Job Losses
The Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon has raised concerns following news that 75 jobs are to be lost in the Craigavon area.
He said: "This is a devastating blow for the local economy. At a time when the council is prioritising local job creation, this news is extremely disheartening.
"B&Q have vowed to redeploy staff where possible, but we will also be seeking support from the Department of Employment and Learning to help the affected people find suitable alternative employment."
(CD/JP)
He said: "This is a devastating blow for the local economy. At a time when the council is prioritising local job creation, this news is extremely disheartening.
"B&Q have vowed to redeploy staff where possible, but we will also be seeking support from the Department of Employment and Learning to help the affected people find suitable alternative employment."
(CD/JP)
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Craigavon is to play host to a major Job Fair and Advice Forum on Thursday 5 February between 10am and 5pm. The event, which is free and open to all, will take place in the Seagoe Hotel, Craigavon. The Job Fair has been organised by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) in conjunction with Craigavon Borough Council.
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24 April 2013
National Job Shadow Day Will Help Eliminate Barriers For Disabled People
Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability, Martin Conway, has said that National Job Shadow Day 2013 will help to eliminate barriers to employment for people with disabilities by promoting inclusion. Senator Conway is taking part in the initiative by welcoming a job seeker to Leinster House, who will shadow him for the day.
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Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability, Martin Conway, has said that National Job Shadow Day 2013 will help to eliminate barriers to employment for people with disabilities by promoting inclusion. Senator Conway is taking part in the initiative by welcoming a job seeker to Leinster House, who will shadow him for the day.
10 April 2013
LRC Proposals Provide Enhanced Job Security
The Labour Relations Commission (LRC) proposals for a new public service agreement provide enhanced job security and significant protection from outsourcing for workers in Irish hospitals, according to SIPTUs National Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell.
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15 September 2009
BAE Systems Plans Job Cuts
Over 1,000 jobs could be lost at leading engineering company, BAE Systems. It has started a consultation regarding the potential closure of one of its UK sites and job cuts at another three, with the loss of an expected 1,116 jobs.
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09 July 2009
Corus 'To Axe 366 Jobs'
Steelmaker Corus is believed to be axing 366 jobs at its Scunthorpe site in North East England. The company has said that it has "announced proposals to improve the competitiveness of its Scunthorpe site by aligning costs with anticipated steel demand". Consultations with employees and their representatives have begun on the site today.
Corus 'To Axe 366 Jobs'
Steelmaker Corus is believed to be axing 366 jobs at its Scunthorpe site in North East England. The company has said that it has "announced proposals to improve the competitiveness of its Scunthorpe site by aligning costs with anticipated steel demand". Consultations with employees and their representatives have begun on the site today.
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