Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly
[From the Unite ezine] December 9th: Amid the avalanche of tributes paid to Nelson Mandela since his death last Thursday, our fellow trade unionists in the Congress of South African Trade Unions put it best when they noted that he … Continue reading
Unite praises Students’ Union members ‘Lock-in’ at UU Coleraine in support of striking staff
Union leader welcomes student masterclass in solidarity December 3rd: Speaking today, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said that Students’ Union members at the University of Ulster in Coleraine have provided what he termed “a masterclass in solidarity”. The students today … Continue reading
Unite highlights opportunities for growing NI enterprise and raising living standards
Jimmy Kelly: Northern Ireland deserves a modern and dynamic economy November 25th: Addressing an audience of MLAs and business leaders in Stormont’s Long Gallery today, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said that Northern Ireland deserved a modern and dynamic economy … Continue reading
Unite endorses Technical Group motion on Anglo bonds
Anglo debt amounts to €8,000 for every adult November 24th: Trade union Unite has endorsed the motion being tabled by the Dail Technical Group this week. The motion calls for the destruction of the Anglo promissory note bonds. Those are … Continue reading
Pension proposals offer no comfort to former Waterford Crystal workers
Union leader says pension protection legislation must fully protect workers’ entitlements November 20th: Unite today extended a cautious welcome to the news that the Government intends to introduce legislation providing some protection for members of Defined Benefit schemes in the … Continue reading









