HUNDREDS of demonstrators gathered at the Diamond in Enniskillen on Saturday in solidarity with 300 workers whose jobs are at risk at the EE, formerly BT, call centre. However, among the rallying cries and shows of support, it was the testimony of two current EE workers at the site that made the biggest impact on the day. The ‘Save Our […]
Meat plants could face closure over Covid outbreaks
FEARS are mounting that more meat plant shut downs could be on the horizon as the sector remains on high alert for potential Covid-19 outbreaks. It has been suggested that continuous testing of meat plant staff could be adopted by meat processors in a bid to limit further outbreaks. Concern for local workers has grown […]
2,000 local jobs at risk
AROUND 2,000 jobs could be lost in Fermanagh as a direct result of Brexit. That was the stark reality laid bare in a report last week from the Department of the Economy which stated 40,000 jobs were at risk across the North if there is a no deal Brexit. By that reckoning Fermanagh would lose […]
80 kids lose out in nursery closure
UP to 80 children could be left without a nursery place after a private preschool in Enniskillen was forced to close its doors due to major financial constraints.
More jobs on the line as minister weighs up courthouse closure
AS PART of public spending cuts Enniskillen Courthouse along with seven other courthouses in the North could face the chop.
Jobs hope for workers laid off at Flynns
THE shock at the lay-off of some 40 employees of Flynns Foods in Roslea has been eased by news that a number of local firms are looking for staff, with one local firm in the meat trade looking for ten operatives.
Workers left to pick up the pieces after jobs bombshell
A NUMBER of former employees of Flynns Fine Foods gathered in Roslea for the first time since the shock announcement of its closure to seek out advice from support services.