Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly
Unite Announces News that Final Resolution of the Waterford Crystal Pension case Delivers Justice for its Members
July 31st: Unite today welcomed the High Court decision to close off the Waterford Crystal pensions case following confirmation that the ten plaintiffs have accepted the letters of offer in regard to their pensions and lump sums as set out … Continue reading
Remarks by contributors at today’s Unite seminar on precarious work
July 23rd: Unite this morning hosted a seminar on precarious work entitled Strategies to End Precariousness: The Case for Decent Work. The event was chaired by Uplift Director Siobhan O’Donoghue and NIPSA General Secretary and ICTU President Brian Campfield. The … Continue reading
Unite’s proposals for Translink efficiency savings will protect bus and rail services from planned cuts
DRD and Translink agree union’s proposals will mean only minor service adjustments needed Union and management will form Efficiency Steering Group to implement off-setting savings July 22nd: Ireland Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, confirmed that his union had today agreed to work … Continue reading
Unite warns Government not to cut Employer’s PRSI in return for Minimum Wage increase
Robbing Peter to subsidise Peter’s boss is not the solution to low pay says Jimmy Kelly July 22nd: Following publication of the Low Pay Commission’s report and Government statements to the effect that implementation of the proposed 50 cent increase … Continue reading
Unite disappointed at reports of ‘minimalist’ Minimum Wage increase
Reported 50 cent increase half of what is needed, says Jimmy Kelly July 19th: Unite today (Sunday July 19th) expressed disappointment at reports that the Low Pay Commission is to recommend that the Minimum Wage be increased by just 50 … Continue reading









