SDLP CONTINUES FIGHT FOR STREAM WORKERS

Pat Ramsey MLA - Back to Latest NewsSDLP Employment spokesperson and Foyle MLA PatRamsey has accompanied Stream workers to meet with the Minister ofEnterprise, Trade and Investment and the Employment and LearningMinister to discuss employee’s concerns over remuneration packages andjob losses.

Mr Ramsey said: “An SDLP delegation accompanied Stream Internationalemployees to meet the two Ministers at today’s meeting in Stormont tocontinue our support for Stream workers at this difficult time and toreinforce the importance of retaining the Stream workforce in Derry.
“We appealed to the Employment Minister to champion the cause of therights of workers to ensure they get the best deal possible in theirremuneration and redundancy packages.

“SDLP Leader and Foyle MP Mark Durkan has already contacted somepotential clients on behalf of the company so it can explore possiblecontracts in order to secure whatever jobs that can be saved.“The SDLP has also been pressing Invest NI to intervene and they haveidentified some emergency European funding to retain a number of corestaff for up to six months while market options are explored.“It is now down to Executive Ministers to act urgently for Streamemployees, their families and the wider community in the North West.”

Pat Ramsey Condemns Vigilante Shootings

Pat Ramsey has condemned the latest in a spate of vigilante attacks carried out by dissident republicans in Derry.

"The people of Derry condemn, without reservation, the shooting of anyone. Vigilante organisations have no regard for human rights or human life. Their contribution to our society is to make it a more violent place.

"We, the people, have clearly stated through referenda that we want a normal society, where human rights are upheld and respected. The community has made it clear that we do not want violence to have anyplace in our society.

"I would urge anyone with information about this or any other crime to contact the police."

Childcare for students and staff should be continued by University of Ulster

“The Employment and Learning Committee discussed the range ofproposals on the future of crèche facilities at the four campuses ofthe University of Ulster. Students and staff have expressed concernthat crèche facilities might be privatised or closed.

“It is very important, from the point of view of access and equality,that students and staff have access to crèche facilities that areaffordable and in the facility of the campus where people are workingor studying.

“At my suggestion, a letter will be sent to the University managementon behalf of the Stormont Employment and Learning Committee makingclear that the Committee gives high priority to childcare provisionacross the campuses.

“I had previously met with management of the University of Ulster whoadvised me that they want to ensure that childcare services continueto be made available.

“Naturally, I hope that the University will be able to continue toprovide high quality childcare provision”

SDLP Pat Ramsey MLA Support for Community Radio Stations

SDLP Pat Ramsey MLA Support for Community Radio Stations


“I have signed the petition asking the British Government to increase funding for local community radio stations.

“Community radios stations bring a great service to local people and have been described by the telecoms regulator OFCOM as “one of the great UK broadcasting success stories in the last few years.

"But local radio stations are restricted, in law, in the percentage of revenue they can get from advertising. Government is committed to co funding local community radio stations but the level of funding is totally inadequate and community radio stations are struggling.

“Given the service they give to their communities, I hope Government will agree to increase the funding to community radio.”


ENDS

For further details contact Paul Herron at 71 361 444
Also see http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/allthevoices/