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Northern Ireland unemployment rate increase is a concerning sign of deteriorating economy

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Regional unemployment rate leaps ahead of that of the UK as a whole for first time in a year Fears of Brexit risks and failure to bring forward manufacturing strategy are factors in economic decline October 16th: Davy Thompson, Regional … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4Manufacturing, Brexit, Brexit: On Our Terms, Davy Thompson, economic planning, economy, Investment, manufacturing, Northern Ireland, unemployment | Leave a comment

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

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Unite the union NI

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 bogus self-employment, economy, Investment, Jimmy Kelly, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, part-time working, precarious work, temporary contracts, unemployment, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Northern Ireland Employment growth rate falls further behind UK

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Statistics confirm concentration of losses in Manufacturing and need for a Strategic approach to sector NI Executive must prioritise raising incomes through investment rather than the race-to-the-bottom on taxes, pay and productivity September 14th: Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, responded … Continue reading →