Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly

Unite welcomes guidance for Employers on Conflict-related Convictions

Posted on January 12, 2015 by unitetheunion

Conflict-related convictions not to be ‘taken into account’ unless materially relevant to job Guidance establishes tripartite review panel January 12th: Regional Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, welcomed the publication of guidance by a working group established by the Offices of … Continue reading →

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Pledge to retain local management team at Derrylin Glass plant welcomed

Posted on January 12, 2015 by unitetheunion

Preferred buyer’s intention to upgrade furnace provides assurance as to long-term commitment to plant Important that transfer process be smooth and positive to secure employment January 11: Regional Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, responding to an Aventas press release in … Continue reading →

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NI Executive’s draft budget is a programme of ‘Economic Shock-Therapy’

Posted on December 29, 2014 by unitetheunion

Monday 29 December: Budget is an ideologically driven attack on public services, workers and their communities across Northern Ireland.  Drastic reduction in public expenditure will mean green shoots of recovery suffer frostbite Jimmy Kelly, Regional Secretary of Unite set out … Continue reading →

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NI Executive must heed NERI warning: Northern Ireland moving in wrong economic direction

Posted on December 16, 2014 by unitetheunion

Think-tank’s analysis highlights trend in declining wages and mounting job insecurity in Northern Ireland Union urges NI Executive to develop proactive Industrial Strategy to escape sixth year of recession December 16th: Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today (Tuesday 16 December) … Continue reading →

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Workers will be losers in tax-cutting auction

Posted on December 15, 2014 by unitetheunion

Unite warns against undermining public services Union says abolition of USC would be bonus for highest earners December 15th: Unite today expressed concern at what it termed a ‘tax cutting auction’ being conducted in the media as political parties position … Continue reading →

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