SIPTU has welcomed the motion put forward in the Assembly
in support of the vital work undertaken by the Community and Voluntary sector from the following MLA’s Mr M
Copeland (East Belfast, UUP), Mr R Beggs (East Antrim, UUP) and Mr J McCallister (South Down, UUP).
The motion states,
“That this
Assembly notes the invaluable contribution made by the community and voluntary sector, particularly in assisting
the most vulnerable people in society;
believes that where the sector provides public services, it is appropriate that it should be adequately
funded for this provision and any
related overhead costs; and calls upon the Minister for Social
Development to ensure that there is an
effective working relationship between all Executive Departments and the community and voluntary
sector.”
This motion is to be considered by the Assembly on
Tuesday 27th September 2011 and SIPTU has called upon all MLAs to
support it, and all Executive Departments to act upon it when passed.
“We share the
forward thinking of the proposers of this motion and believe that
representatives of the Executive Departments, NICVA and the trade unions
representing Community and Voluntary workers should engage regularly on a
formal basis to ensure best practice in this sector and to ensure the motion is
the catalyst to assist the Community and Voluntary organisations and their
dedicated workers in their endeavours to lift people, families and communities
out of poverty”, stated Martin O’Rourke Lead Organiser, SIPTU.
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