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Remarks by Jimmy Kelly at vigil for peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy

February 19th: Speaking at today’s lunchtime vigil for peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy outside Leinster House, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said: “Margaretta D’Arcy has now spent over four weeks in prison, in Limerick and in Mountjoy, because she interfered with … Continue reading

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‘Lockout’ at Bord na Mona ended to workers’ satisfaction

Engagement between unions and management achieves positive outcome for employees December 2nd: Unite official Tom Fitzgerald – speaking on behalf of the Craft Group of Unions at Bord na Mona’s Blackwater facility – today said that the ‘Lockout’ of workers … Continue reading

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MSD: Unite shocked at proposed job losses, pledges to work with management to find buyer for plant

November 28th: Responding to the announcement today (Thursday 28 November) that pharmaceuticals manufacturer MSD plans to close its Swords plant by the end of 2017 with the loss of 570 jobs, Unite – which represents over 360 workers in the … Continue reading

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ESB: Unite confirms it will be serving notice of industrial action on Friday

November 26th: Unite, the largest union in the ESB, today confirmed that it will be serving notice of industrial action on the ESB this coming Friday (November 29th).  Commenting, Unite official Richie Browne said: “I can confirm that Unite will … Continue reading

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Unite highlights opportunities for growing NI enterprise and raising living standards

Jimmy Kelly: Northern Ireland deserves a modern and dynamic economy November 25th: Addressing an audience of MLAs and business leaders in Stormont’s Long Gallery today, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said that Northern Ireland deserved a modern and dynamic economy … Continue reading

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