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TTIP/CETA: Government must heed new poll findings and call referendum on toxic deals

Posted on July 28, 2016 by unitetheunion

Red C poll finds 74 per cent want TTIP/CETA put to referendum Desire for referendum even higher among young people, women July 28th: Responding to the latest Red C poll findings on the proposed TTIP and CETA deals, which found … Continue reading →

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TTIP and CETA trade deals should be put to referendum

Posted on July 3, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite warns “toxic deals” prioritise corporate interests over public good July 3rd: Speaking in Waterford today, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly called on the Government to hold a referendum on the proposed CETA and TTIP trade deals.  Mr Kelly said … Continue reading →

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Leading QC advises that EU-US Free Trade deal poses ‘real and serious risk’ to NHS

Posted on February 23, 2016 by unitetheunion

The UK government has no right to allow EU bureaucrats to negotiate away our ability to control the future of our NHS February 23rd: Responding to a detailed legal opinion supplied to his union, Ireland Secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading →

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Unite: TTIP must be stopped

Posted on September 7, 2014 by unitetheunion

Proposed deal will cement corporate power while reducing citizens’ rights Job creation claims don’t stack up says Jimmy Kelly September 7th: Welcoming the launch of a People’s Movement information booklet on the proposed EU – US ‘Transatlantic Trade and Investment … Continue reading →

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