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Unite writes to Joan Burton seeking end to mandatory element in JobBridge and Gateway

Unemployed need jobs, not workfare, says Jimmy Kelly March 20th: Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly has today written to Social Protection Minister Joan Burton asking her to withdraw the requirement for mandatory participation in the JobBridge and Gateway programmes.  The … Continue reading

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Unite accuses private and public sector employers of mounting ‘unprecedented juridical war’ against workers

March 17th: Speaking in Waterford, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly this morning warned that employers are engaging in what he termed an “unprecedented juridical war” against workers in an attempt to prevent them organising and collectively defending their rights.  Mr … Continue reading

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Latest figures show economy still stagnating under weight of austerity

Fall in domestic demand underlines need for cash injection from wage increases, says Jimmy Kelly March 13th: Responding to the latest Quarterly National Accounts, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said today (Thursday March 13th) that the economy is now in … Continue reading

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Latest figures point to a ‘womanless jobs recovery’

Women must share equally in recovery, says Unite March 4th: Speaking in advance of the Congress Women’s Conference in Wexford, Unite Regional Equalities Organiser Taryn Trainor said today that there is no sign of any significant employment growth for women. … Continue reading

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Stagnating earnings bad news for workers, for businesses and for economy

Latest figures underline need for wage increases says Jimmy Kelly February 26th: Commenting on the latest CSO Earnings and Labour Costs figures released today, Unite Regional secretary Jimmy Kelly said: “Last year, weekly earnings fell by over one per cent … Continue reading

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