Menu
09/02/2017
Tata Steel To Sell Speciality Business To Liberty House
Unite the union has said it is looking forward to working closely with Liberty House to secure the future of advanced steelmaking in the UK.
Tata Steel has signed an agreement to sell its Speciality Steels business to Liberty House Group for £100 million.
The business employs 1,700 workers, making products for the aerospace, automotive and oil and gas industries, and has several sites in South Yorkshire.
Unite national officer Tony Brady said: "This is a welcome step which will begin to provide a degree of stability for our members in the speciality steels business.
"The workforce makes some of the most advanced steel in the world and has worked hard to secure the business's future. Unite is looking forward to working with Liberty to gain a greater understanding of its plans for the future of the business and ensure that it continues to go from strength to strength."
(CD/JP)
Tata Steel has signed an agreement to sell its Speciality Steels business to Liberty House Group for £100 million.
The business employs 1,700 workers, making products for the aerospace, automotive and oil and gas industries, and has several sites in South Yorkshire.
Unite national officer Tony Brady said: "This is a welcome step which will begin to provide a degree of stability for our members in the speciality steels business.
"The workforce makes some of the most advanced steel in the world and has worked hard to secure the business's future. Unite is looking forward to working with Liberty to gain a greater understanding of its plans for the future of the business and ensure that it continues to go from strength to strength."
(CD/JP)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 July 2015
Pensions' Dispute At Tata Steel Ends
The pensions' dispute at Tata Steel that brought the company to the brink of the biggest industrial dispute in 35 years has ended. Members of all four unions at the company have voted to accept changes to the British Steel Pension Scheme which will keep the scheme open.
Pensions' Dispute At Tata Steel Ends
The pensions' dispute at Tata Steel that brought the company to the brink of the biggest industrial dispute in 35 years has ended. Members of all four unions at the company have voted to accept changes to the British Steel Pension Scheme which will keep the scheme open.
13 June 2006
1,000 Jobs To Be Created In Belfast
Around 1,000 jobs are to be created in Belfast, it has been announced. Indian company, ICICI OneSource, one of the country's largest business processing outsourcing (BPO) firms, is to open a call centre in the city, creating over 1,000 jobs over the next two-years.
1,000 Jobs To Be Created In Belfast
Around 1,000 jobs are to be created in Belfast, it has been announced. Indian company, ICICI OneSource, one of the country's largest business processing outsourcing (BPO) firms, is to open a call centre in the city, creating over 1,000 jobs over the next two-years.
16 May 2006
Small Business Is Big Business
The Report of the Small Business Forum, Small Business is Big Business, was published and officially launched by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheal Martin at an event in Dublin Castle.
Small Business Is Big Business
The Report of the Small Business Forum, Small Business is Big Business, was published and officially launched by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheal Martin at an event in Dublin Castle.
27 August 2015
Tata Steel To Axe 250 Jobs
Unite the union has called for government action to help Britain's steel industry as Tata Steel announced it would be mothballing its Llanwern steel mill with the loss of 250 jobs. The job losses follow last month's announcement by Tata Steel to cut over 680 jobs in Rotherham and Stocksbridge.
Tata Steel To Axe 250 Jobs
Unite the union has called for government action to help Britain's steel industry as Tata Steel announced it would be mothballing its Llanwern steel mill with the loss of 250 jobs. The job losses follow last month's announcement by Tata Steel to cut over 680 jobs in Rotherham and Stocksbridge.
20 July 2015
Failure To Support High Energy Costs Contributed To 720 Job Losses - Unite
Ministers' failure to support manufacturing over high energy prices has significantly contributed to the loss of 720 jobs at Tata Streel in Rotherham, according to the union Unite.
Failure To Support High Energy Costs Contributed To 720 Job Losses - Unite
Ministers' failure to support manufacturing over high energy prices has significantly contributed to the loss of 720 jobs at Tata Streel in Rotherham, according to the union Unite.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
