Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly

Latest Unite Economic Comment highlights need for Financial Transaction Tax to ‘break the link’ between banking debt and state

Posted on November 7, 2013 by unitetheunion

Responsibility for crisis lies with financial sector November 7th: In its latest Economic Comment published today, trade Union Unite calls on the Government not only to join the other eleven EU countries who have so far committed to introducing a … Continue reading →

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Unite supporting Young People’s Assembly, Saturday November 9th

Posted on November 6, 2013 by unitetheunion

Solidarity required in response to barrage of cuts, says young union activist Unite is one of the sponsors of the Young People’s Assembly due to be held in Liberty Hall on Saturday (November 9th). The Assembly is being hosted by … Continue reading →

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Statement on sectarianism issued by Unite Youth Committee

Posted on November 5, 2013 by unitetheunion

Young trade union activists warn that working class communities will bear brunt of deepening sectarianism November 5th: The Regional Youth Committee of trade union Unite today published a statement warning that working class communities in Northern Ireland will bear the brunt … Continue reading →

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’50 Cuts too Far’ will cost jobs, postpone recovery and cause increased hardship

Posted on October 17, 2013 by unitetheunion

Unite issues list of Budget 2014 cuts As the dust settles on Budget 2014, trade union Unite has issued a list of what it terms ’50 Cuts too Far’ which, taken together, will take more money out of households and … Continue reading →

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Whose recovery? Seventh austerity Budget will cost around 25,000 jobs

Posted on October 15, 2013 by unitetheunion

Jimmy Kelly slams decision to ‘incentivise emigration’ instead of investing in employment October 15th: In an initial reaction to Budget 2014, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said that today’s Budget is likely to cost around 25,000 jobs while further delaying … Continue reading →