Tag: RallyForAFuture
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Unite launches Autumn programme of free training, advice and events for members in Ballymena
Programme kicks off with free legal advice clinic, free job-skills training and Spanish Civil War commemoration November 19th: Regional Secretary for Unite in Ireland, Jackie Pollock, said his union’s Autumn programme for members in the Ballymena area demonstrates its continued commitment and ambition for the area. “Unite has a long association with the workers of Ballymena…
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Purchasing Managers Index shows Manufacturing employment falling for fifth month running
Statistics showing difficulties in Manufacturing sector highlight need for ambition by Minister and Invest NI Action needed to secure investment for real jobs with decent wages February 8th: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary of Unite, responded to the Purchasing Managers Index figures for January which indicated continued weakness in the Manufacturing sector: “The Ulster Bank’s Purchasing…
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Ballymena Rallies For A Future with a special message from Liam Neeson
Ballymena star says he is 100% behind campaign and assures his continued support Rally is addressed by a series of speakers representing local workers, local young people and a representative of the Save Our Steel campaign in Britain February 6th: Ireland Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, congratulated the local organisers of today’s Rally For A…
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Liam Neeson records personal appeal for attendance at Ballymena Rally For A Future
February 4th: Regional Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly called on the public to come out in large numbers to show their support for Rally For A Future after the campaign received celebrity endorsement by Ballymena star, Liam Neeson OBE: “We are honoured that Liam has taken the time out from his busy schedule to produce…
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James Nesbitt joins Liam Neeson in backing call for Investment and Jobs for Ballymena
James Nesbitt: “We have highly-skilled and dedicated workers, great infrastructure, and the heart…we just need to Unite” February 4th: Regional Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly welcomed the support for the demand for investment and jobs which was offered by the Ballymena-born actor, James Nesbitt OBE: “The Rally For A Future campaign was launched by workers…
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Welcome for Airport Jobs Announcement but Concern over Race to Bottom on Pay
Not only do we have a jobs crisis in this area, we now have a crisis of low pay. February 4th: Responding to the announcement that another 115 jobs are to be created at the International Airport, Unite Officer, Susan Fitzgerald, who has responsibility for membership in the airport expressed her concern over the prevalence…