Monthly Archives: May 2015

Noonan’s slur on unemployed can’t mask absence of inclusive recovery

According to Government’s own data, 20 people chasing every vacancy Unite calls on Minister to withdraw ‘outrageous’ comments May 7th: In a stinging attack on Finance Minister Michael Noonan, the Ireland Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, today branded the Minister’s … Continue reading

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Strike action to proceed in Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Unite’s Ambulance Service members will commence twenty-four hour stoppage tomorrow (Wednesday, May 6th) Union members across health service to refuse to work unpaid overtime from April 30th May 5th: Unite National Officer with responsibility for health, Kevin McAdam, has confirmed … Continue reading

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Howden closure announcement another blow to NI Manufacturing

Closure further evidence that NI Executive needs to get serious on supporting Manufacturing May 1st: Responding to the announcement that Howden is to close their base in Belfast with the loss of 99 jobs, Davy Thompson, Regional Coordinating Officer for … Continue reading

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Translink strike action deferred as Minister suspends bus and rail service cuts

Three-month process agreed with Department to review compensating efficiencies across Translink, NITHCo and DRD May 1st: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for public transport, Davy McMurray, has confirmed that the Translink senior representatives have voted to defer strike action scheduled … Continue reading

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