Tag Archives: United Kingdom

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

Levy will lead to sub-standard Apprenticeships and should not be extended to Northern Ireland

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Apprenticeship Levy would penalise employers who already provide upskilling and subsidise ‘cut-cost’ training UK-wide target of three million apprenticeships a year unrealistic and will undermine quality and number of genuine placements March 31st: Speaking after an influential committee of MPs … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Apprenticeship Levy, manufacturing, Michael Keenan, NI Executive, Skills, Training, Unite NI, United Kingdom | 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 →