Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

Brexit band-aid will not secure jobs, living standards

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite highlights impact of prolonged uncertainty on economy and workers Robust interventions needed North and South to foster confidence, protect jobs August 16th: In an initial response today (Wednesday) to the UK government’s paper proposing steps to mitigate the impact … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, Brexit, collective bargaining, ECHR, human rights, infrastructure, Investment, Northern Ireland, precarious work, Republic of Ireland, tax avoidance, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

Northern Ireland political leaders must secure Agri-Food sector access to EU workers post-Brexit

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Tory plans to end freedom of movement in March 2019 pose further challenge to Northern Ireland’s vital agri-food sector Announcement only days after International Trade Secretary pushes post-Brexit US trade deal threatening local agri-food industry July 28th: Unite Regional Officer … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Balanced Regional Development, Brexit, Food Manufacturing, food processing, Freedom of Movement, labour mobility, migrants, Moy Park, Northern Ireland, Polish, rural economy, Sean McKeever, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Tory trade deal with US must not be at expense of Northern Ireland jobs

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Remarks made by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox on opening UK poultry market to low-cost US competition raise concerns Tory desperation to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with US cannot be allowed to threaten Northern Ireland’s Agri-food industry July 26th: … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Agri-Foods, Brexit, Conservative Party, food processing, International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox, Moy Park, Northern Ireland, Tory Party, Trade Deal, Unite NI | Leave a comment

ICTU Biennial Delegates Conference: Speech by Jimmy Kelly on political and social challenges facing Northern Ireland

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Unite the union NI

July 4th: Speaking in support of motion 1 on Northern Ireland at the Irish Congress of Trade Union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in Belfast, Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said: Northern Ireland stands at a crossroads – but not in relation to … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Belfast Agreement, Bill of Rights, DUP, human rights, Jimmy Kelly, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Victory for campaign for free access to English NHS abortions for Northern Ireland women

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Unite the union NI

This is only a stop-gap solution; Northern Ireland women deserve full equality Westminster must legislate for proper reproductive healthcare including abortion and respect NI women’s human rights June 29th: Taryn Trainor, Unite Equality Officer, welcomed the commitment by the Westminster … Continue reading →