Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly

Draft Programme for Government Framework inadequate to meet the challenges facing Northern Ireland

Posted on July 22, 2016 by unitetheunion

NI Executive must include targets for Manufacturing employment, R&D Investment, Productivity and Living Wage Unite committed to continued positive engagement with parties to advance growth, equality and reconciliation July 22nd: Speaking as his union submitted their response to the draft … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DUP, equality, Growth, Investment, Jimmy Kelly, jobs, Living Wage, manufacturing, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Productivity, programme for government, R&D, Sinn Fein, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Executive parties must guarantee social, economic and environmental protections will not be downgraded by Brexit

Posted on July 21, 2016 by unitetheunion

Northern Ireland citizens must not suffer any diminution of workplace rights, health and safety protections or environmental safeguards NI Executive should investigate the reintroduction of selective financial assistance for Manufacturing to mitigate adverse Brexit impact July 21st: Speaking as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Manufacturing, Press Releases | Tagged Belfast, Brexit, economy, environmental protections, EU Referendum, health and safety, Investment, InvestNI, Jimmy Kelly, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Selective Financial Assistance, Unite NI, workers' rights | Leave a comment

“Insulting” Minimum Wage increase would widen inequality gap

Posted on July 19, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite says 10 cent increase means real pay cut after inflation Low Pay Commission recommendation does not take account of soaring profits July 19th: Trade union Unite today slammed what it termed an “insulting” recommendation by the Low Pay Commission, … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Wage, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Jimmy Kelly, Living Wage, Minimum Wage, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

TTIP and CETA trade deals should be put to referendum

Posted on July 3, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite warns “toxic deals” prioritise corporate interests over public good July 3rd: Speaking in Waterford today, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly called on the Government to hold a referendum on the proposed CETA and TTIP trade deals. Mr Kelly said … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged CETA, Jimmy Kelly, TTIP, Unite ROI | 3 Comments

Executive must provide adequate funding for library services across Northern Ireland

Posted on June 19, 2016 by unitetheunion

Libraries play a vital role giving access to education and personal development as well as acting as hubs for service delivery Proposals to cut opening hours will impact vulnerable, disadvantaged and students most June 19th: Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading →