Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly

Unite urges solidarity with Dunnes Stores workers on Thursday

Posted on March 31, 2015 by unitetheunion

Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly says strike important for all workers March 31st: Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today urged members of Unite as well as the general public to show solidarity with workers at Dunnes Stores in advance of their … Continue reading →

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‘Wage Recovery Package’ needed to end low pay crisis

Posted on March 29, 2015 by unitetheunion

Figures show widening gap between low-paid and higher earners Unite calls for ‘Wage Recovery Package’ including Minimum Wage increase, enhanced JLCs and new labour rights legislation March 29th: Commenting on figures showing that over a quarter of all workers are … Continue reading →

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Workers and communities demand investment not cuts – Stormont must listen

Posted on March 13, 2015 by unitetheunion

Trade unions opposed to race-to-the-bottom competition for tax haven status Jimmy Kelly says fight to defend public services is ‘Fight of our Lifetimes’ March 13th: You cannot grow the economy by decimating public services. That was the strong message sent … Continue reading →

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Strong vote for strike action against Stormont Austerity Budget

Posted on March 6, 2015 by unitetheunion

Workers in Translink, Education & Library Boards, Roads Service, NI Fire & Rescue Service and Housing Executive to take one-day strike action Friday March 13th. Unite healthcare workers to join action on March 13th over pay dispute Unite Regional Secretary, … Continue reading →

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Over one million women North and South experiencing poverty or social exclusion

Posted on March 5, 2015 by unitetheunion

Low wages, precarious work and low social protection supports among factors contributing to crisis Over one million women throughout the island of Ireland are experiencing poverty and social exclusion according to a Unite briefing note released today (5 March 2015) … Continue reading →