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Despite what you might have read elsewhere, strike action on the Wightlink Portsmouth routes hasn't yet been confirmed, the RMT tells us
Isle of Wight Jobs
Below are the articles that News OnTheWight has published in relation to Isle of Wight jobs.
News OnTheWight publishes monthly statistics showing how many people living on the Isle of Wight are claiming out of work benefits and Universal Credit – a rough indicator of unemployment levels.
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The number of JSA claimants on the Island has risen to 3,439 - that's 4.1% of the working age population (16-64)
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Wightlink say that the the RMT press release contains many inaccuracies, saying it has been a common theme relating to the evidence present throughout the disciplinary process.
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The RMT yesterday condemned an internal appeal hearing outcome at Wightlink Ferries, which has confirmed the sacking of union rep Paul Kelly 'as a flagrant attack on trade union organisation on deliberately trumped up charges that the union will continue to fight every step of the way.'
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Hundreds of Island workers went on the public sector march and rally yesterday protesting at changes to pensions
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Wightlink say they're "disappointed by the decision of the RMT to hold a ballot for industrial action."
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A ballot of Wightlink union members could result in strike action
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It's not just teachers who are striking on Wednesday, they'll be joined by some care workers, back office staff, parking attendants and librarians, all protesting at changes being proposed to their pensions.
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Wightlink workers will be balloted on strike action next week.
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Libraries join the list for strike action by public sector workers protesting against changes to their pension.
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Head of Education has his contract terminated a year early next month as education services merged with Southampton.
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We take a deeper look at unemployment figures for the Island over the past few years to give you the detail and ability to compare with the mainland.
