Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly

Leading QC advises that EU-US Free Trade deal poses ‘real and serious risk’ to NHS

The UK government has no right to allow EU bureaucrats to negotiate away our ability to control the future of our NHS February 23rd: Responding to a detailed legal opinion supplied to his union, Ireland Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading

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Ministerial commitment to a proactive strategy on manufacturing is welcome

Strategy must deliver agenda for action to lower energy costs and include programme of public transport infrastructure investment February 22nd: Responding to a speech made by Minister Jonathan Bell in response to the loss of more than 500 jobs at … Continue reading

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Next Government must increase Employer’s PRSI says Unite, as latest figures show Irish ‘social wage’ near bottom of EU-15

February 18th: Trade union Unite today said that the next Government must face down the employers’ lobbies and increase Employer’s PRSI. The call came as new figures show that Irish labour market benefits are the second-lowest in the EU. Commenting, … Continue reading

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Purchasing Managers Index shows Manufacturing employment falling for fifth month running

Statistics showing difficulties in Manufacturing sector highlight need for ambition by Minister and Invest NI Action needed to secure investment for real jobs with decent wages February 8th: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary of Unite, responded to the Purchasing Managers Index … Continue reading

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Ballymena Rallies For A Future with a special message from Liam Neeson

Ballymena star says he is 100% behind campaign and assures his continued support Rally is addressed by a series of speakers representing local workers, local young people and a representative of the Save Our Steel campaign in Britain February 6th: … Continue reading

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