Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly
Unite concerned about large-scale potential job losses at NIE
Union calls for NI Assembly to re-nationalise NIE and invest in energy infrastructure May 28th: NIE management have announced that they are seeking to reduce overall employment in their workforce of more than 1,300 by 10% through offering workers a … Continue reading
We need a corporate tax regime for 21st century
In submission to Joint Sub-Committee on Global Taxation, union says current regime failing to deliver investment and tax revenue Ireland’s effective tax rate less than half the average of other Advanced European Economies May 28th: Unite today presented a submission … Continue reading
Revealed: European Parliament candidates who have signed Unite’s ‘Save our NHS’ Pledge
Pledge signed by MEP candidates from Green Party, Sinn Féin, SDLP and NI21 May 19th: One of the first issues facing MEPs after the forthcoming election will be the ratification of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) currently being … Continue reading
Unite disappointed at response from Department of Social Protection regarding workfare schemes
Department fails to address dangers inherent in compulsory employment programmes May 8th: Trade union Unite today expressed disappointment at the response received on behalf of Social Protection Minister Joan Burton to the union’s representations regarding mandatory elements in the Gateway … Continue reading









