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
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
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
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
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









