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Northern Ireland Executive must seize opportunities and invest to grow a modern economy and raise living standards for all

Ireland Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, to launch his union’s economic proposals document at Long Gallery, Stormont today October 28th: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary for Unite will launch his union’s twenty-page discussion document ‘Growing the Economy & Living Standards’ today … Continue reading

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Unite General Secretary, Len McCluskey, to launch ‘Growing the Economy & Living Standards’ document at Stormont

Paper to raise proposals to help address economic challenges facing Northern Ireland October 25th: Announcing that Unite Regional Secretary, Len McCluskey would speak at the launch event for Unite’s proposals for an economic alternative, the union’s Ireland Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading

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Latest TTIP leak shows Irish Government seeking expedition of secret talks

Neo-liberal charter will threaten jobs, workers’ rights and consumer safety October 20th: Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today  called on the Irish Government to confirm whether it has urged that “new momentum” be injected into the TTIP talks, which Mr … Continue reading

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Budget 2016: Government blows recovery by failing to invest in equality

Austerity holes remain as Government prioritises tax cuts over investment USC cut worth most to higher earners Unite disappointed at decision to further reduce Employer’s PRSI Union welcomes moves to address PRSI step-effect for low earners Social protection changes do … Continue reading

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Lidl Living Wage concession follows Unite campaign in NI

Jimmy Kelly says Living Wage of €11.50 now recognised as benchmark of decency October 8th: Welcoming the announcement by retail giant Lidl this morning that they will pay the Living Wage of €11.50 per hour to all employees in the … Continue reading

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