Tag Archives: Youth

UK Parliamentary election result is a decisive rejection of failed austerity politics

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite will continue to campaign against Tory cuts and for a programme of economic investment Young voters responded to Labour’s progressive manifesto which offered hope for a generation abandoned by politicians for far too long June 9th: Jimmy Kelly, Unite … Continue reading →

Posted in Austerity, Brexit, Campaign for Decent Pay, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #ToriesOut, austerity, Britain, Conservatives, Election 2017, General Election, Government, Labour Party, Neoliberalism, Progress, Tory Party, UK, Young Vote, Youth | 1 Comment

Education Minister must reconsider decision to dissolve Youth Council of NI

Posted on December 10, 2015 by unitetheunion

Youth Council has a pivotal role to play in supporting quality of youth service provision Decision runs contrary to recommendation of Assembly Education Committee which considered responses to a public consultation on the proposal December 10th: Unite Regional Officer with … Continue reading →

Posted in Austerity, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services, Unite Equalities | Tagged Department of Education, Education, John O'Dowd, Taryn Trainor., Youth, Youth Council | Leave a comment

Unite supporting Young People’s Assembly, Saturday November 9th

Posted on November 6, 2013 by unitetheunion

Solidarity required in response to barrage of cuts, says young union activist Unite is one of the sponsors of the Young People’s Assembly due to be held in Liberty Hall on Saturday (November 9th). The Assembly is being hosted by … Continue reading →

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Statement on sectarianism issued by Unite Youth Committee

Posted on November 5, 2013 by unitetheunion

Young trade union activists warn that working class communities will bear brunt of deepening sectarianism November 5th: The Regional Youth Committee of trade union Unite today published a statement warning that working class communities in Northern Ireland will bear the brunt … Continue reading →