Tag Archives: Jimmy Kelly

Unite expresses solidarity with Jobstown accused

Union urges large attendance at tomorrow’s support rally October 21st: Unite has expressed solidarity with the Jobstown teenager accused of ‘false imprisonment’ on foot of a 2014 protest where former Tánaiste Joan Burton’s car was delayed for some hours.  Pointing … Continue reading

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Manufacturing NI and Unite the union jointly launch campaign for Northern Ireland Industrial Strategy

Northern Ireland Executive must adopt Strategic approach to grow Manufacturing base Real action needed to deliver ambitious target of growing sector to 20% of the Northern Ireland economy October 20th: Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, and the Chief Executive of … Continue reading

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Labour Force Survey stats confirm sharp rise in part-time, temporary and self-employed working in Northern Ireland

Self-employment numbers rise 22% in a twelve month period leading to fears of growing bogus self-employment Northern Ireland unemployment rate falls to 5.5% but remains above UK and pre-crash levels October 19th: Unite Regional Secretary for Ireland, Jimmy Kelly, welcomed … Continue reading

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unite says political Budget lacks economic strategy

“Pick’n’mix package will not lay foundations for sustainable growth Cuts to USC and inheritance tax will benefit better-off Social protection recipients will benefit by just €1.72 per week in real terms October 11th: nite today accused the Government of producing … Continue reading

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Call to support Newry ‘Rally Against Hate Crime’ Demonstration

Post-Brexit focus on restricting migrants and failure to legislate for marriage equality are leading to growth of hate-crime Unite the union calls for attendance at rally set for 1pm Saturday, October 15th at Newry Rainbow Centre October 5th: Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Unite in the Community | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment