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Statement on sectarianism issued by Unite Youth Committee

Young trade union activists warn that working class communities will bear brunt of deepening sectarianism November 5th: The Regional Youth Committee of trade union Unite today published a statement warning that working class communities in Northern Ireland will bear the brunt … Continue reading

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UNITE and SIPTU call on Government to intervene following wind down of ACC

October 25th:  UNITE Regional Officer Colm Quinlan and SIPTU Sector Organiser Adrian Kane have said that the decision to wind down ACC is a very sad day for the bank’s employees and their families.  Following the announcement by ACC management this morning … Continue reading

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’50 Cuts too Far’ will cost jobs, postpone recovery and cause increased hardship

Unite issues list of Budget 2014 cuts As the dust settles on Budget 2014, trade union Unite has issued a list of what it terms ’50 Cuts too Far’ which, taken together, will take more money out of households and … Continue reading

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Whose recovery? Seventh austerity Budget will cost around 25,000 jobs

Jimmy Kelly slams decision to ‘incentivise emigration’ instead of investing in employment October 15th: In an initial reaction to Budget 2014, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said that today’s Budget is likely to cost around 25,000 jobs while further delaying … Continue reading

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Unite: ‘Emergency’ legislation being used to lock out ASTI workers in 2013

October 7th: Speaking this morning, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said that all unions – regardless of their stance on the Haddington Road agreement – now need to come together in support of ASTI members who are to be subjected … Continue reading

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