NI job losses

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   https://www.ft.com/content/2de9932c-a315-11e7-9e4f-7f5e6a7c98a2

"   The ruling against the Montreal-based company by the US Department of Commerce to impose preliminary tariffs of up to 219 per cent came after Boeing alleged that Bombardier had been able to sell its regional C Series jets at below cost into the US because of subsidies from the UK and Canada. A final ruling in the case is not expected until early next year.

The ruling will increase tensions with Canada and the UK, which both deny any wrongdoing and threaten to boycott Boeing as a result of the dispute.


The decision could also put at risk some of Bombardier's 28,000 aerospace jobs and imperil the future of its Belfast factory. The Northern Ireland facility makes wings for several of the company's aircraft including the C Series and employs 4,500 people. "

Respite for now

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-42825916?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_news_ni&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=northern_ireland

Bombardier has won a trade case in the United States, overturning a decision to impose damaging tariffs on imports of its C-Series aircraft.

The UK government had suspected that the aerospace and transportation company would lose. Unions had feared sales and UK jobs would be hit.

But in a surprise ruling, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) rejected a complaint brought by Boeing.

The ITC voted 4-0 in favour of Bombardier.

They ruled that there was no injury to US manufacturers, effectively forcing the US Commerce Department to reverse course on retaliatory countermeasures designed to protect Boeing.

Tariffs of 292% will not now be imposed on orders of C-Series planes by American carriers.

[Owen Brannigan]

What about the 250 power station workers losing their jobs today thanks to the 'All Island Economy'?  Definitely a good start to persuading our unionist cousins that a UI will be good for the economy in N.Ireland and that there is a better future for them in a UI.

[playwiththewind1st]

No re-run of the 1974 UWC strike & the power cuts then! All good!

[red hander]

What about the 250 power station workers losing their jobs today thanks to the 'All Island Economy'?  Definitely a good start to persuading our unionist cousins that a UI will be good for the economy in N.Ireland and that there is a better future for them in a UI.

It's called capitalism. AES' bid in the energy auction was undercut by another supplier, but you jump in and basically blame republicanism ... pathetic.

[Owen Brannigan]

What about the 250 power station workers losing their jobs today thanks to the 'All Island Economy'?  Definitely a good start to persuading our unionist cousins that a UI will be good for the economy in N.Ireland and that there is a better future for them in a UI.

It's called capitalism. AES' bid in the energy auction was undercut by another supplier, but you jump in and basically blame republicanism ... pathetic.

Who was blaming anyone?  Seemed to have touched a nerve.

[armaghniac]

What about the 250 power station workers losing their jobs today thanks to the 'All Island Economy'?  Definitely a good start to persuading our unionist cousins that a UI will be good for the economy in N.Ireland and that there is a better future for them in a UI.

Nonsense. For company who loses a contract,  another can bid to take over some other contract.
Did you teach economics?

[Rossfan]

Is that the Bórd na Móna owned AES that have Kilroot??

[Rois]

Is that the Bórd na Móna owned AES that have Kilroot??

Think it's the global listed AES that owns it...the power station was going to close in a couple of years, this announcement accelerated it.

[screenexile]

Worrying times for Bombardier . . .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48130991

[TheOptimist]

Worrying times for Bombardier . . .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48130991

President and chief executive Alain Bellemare added: "With our clear vision for the future of Bombardier Aviation, we will focus our aerostructures activities around our core capabilities in Montréal, Mexico and our newly acquired Global 7500 wing operations in Texas.
"Collectively, these facilities provide Bombardier with all the skills, technologies and capabilities to design, produce and service the current and next generation of aircraft."

They obviously think their interest are best served elsewhere. It would make you think will potential buyers think the same. Worrying times indeed.

Let the mud slinging begin!

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Worrying times for Bombardier . . .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48130991

President and chief executive Alain Bellemare added: "With our clear vision for the future of Bombardier Aviation, we will focus our aerostructures activities around our core capabilities in Montréal, Mexico and our newly acquired Global 7500 wing operations in Texas.
"Collectively, these facilities provide Bombardier with all the skills, technologies and capabilities to design, produce and service the current and next generation of aircraft."

They obviously think their interest are best served elsewhere. It would make you think will potential buyers think the same. Worrying times indeed.

Let the mud slinging begin!

Brexit and SF.

[TheOptimist]

Worrying times for Bombardier . . .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48130991

President and chief executive Alain Bellemare added: "With our clear vision for the future of Bombardier Aviation, we will focus our aerostructures activities around our core capabilities in Montréal, Mexico and our newly acquired Global 7500 wing operations in Texas.
"Collectively, these facilities provide Bombardier with all the skills, technologies and capabilities to design, produce and service the current and next generation of aircraft."

They obviously think their interest are best served elsewhere. It would make you think will potential buyers think the same. Worrying times indeed.

Let the mud slinging begin!

Brexit and SF.

Don't forget the Unions

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Worrying times for Bombardier . . .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48130991

President and chief executive Alain Bellemare added: "With our clear vision for the future of Bombardier Aviation, we will focus our aerostructures activities around our core capabilities in Montréal, Mexico and our newly acquired Global 7500 wing operations in Texas.
"Collectively, these facilities provide Bombardier with all the skills, technologies and capabilities to design, produce and service the current and next generation of aircraft."

They obviously think their interest are best served elsewhere. It would make you think will potential buyers think the same. Worrying times indeed.

Let the mud slinging begin!

Brexit and SF.

Don't forget the Unions

Sorry. My bad.

[seafoid]

Worrying times for Bombardier . . .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48130991

The more the NI economy fails, the more attractive a United Ireland will look

[Milltown Row2]

Thats rotten, Shorts has a very skilled workforce with great design teams that have made some signifcant breakthroughs within the carbon fiber industry. Should they not get another buyer then it will be curtains to another skilled workforce that will be lost.