Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly

Five unions seek fundamental rethink on water policy

Posted on October 22, 2014 by unitetheunion

Water user charges and Irish Water must be scrapped October 22nd: Five unions representing over 100,000 workers throughout the Republic today (Wednesday 22 October) joined forces to call on the Government to abolish water user charges. The Communication Workers’ Union, … Continue reading →

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Water charges: Policy fiasco creates new poverty trap for disabled workers and carers

Posted on October 16, 2014 by unitetheunion

Coalition’s sticking plaster response to public anger leaves most vulnerable workers empty-handed Time for Government to abandon failed water charges project, says Jimmy Kelly October 16th: Many workers with disabilities and those caring for a disabled child will fall into … Continue reading →

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Budget 2015: Government squanders recovery as low and average earners, social protection recipients, set to see real drop in living standards

Posted on October 14, 2014 by unitetheunion

Water charges elephant in room of Government policy as anomaly piled on anomaly Jimmy Kelly warns austerity is entering a new phase: recovery for a few, continued squeeze for the rest October 14th: In an initial response to Budget 2015, … Continue reading →

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Unite suspends strike action at NI councils and education boards to consult on improved pay offer

Posted on October 10, 2014 by unitetheunion

October 10th: Unite announced today that strike action planned for next Tuesday (14 October) by Council and Education & Library Board workers is to be suspended to allow for an improved pay proposal to be put to members in a consultative … Continue reading →