Time to Get the Country Back to Work

Press Release - 8th June, 2009

For Immediate Publication

Time to Get the Country Back to Work
- Statement by The Job Seekers Union

"Joblessness and the economy must remain top of the political agenda, irrespective of the outcome of the latest local, European and by elections and regardless of who wins or loses".

This is the message coming from The Job Seekers Union, a new organisation set up to help the unemployed come together, to help themselves survive the global economic recession. Speaking in the aftermath of the weekend elections, founder of The Job Seekers Union, David Jones had this to say:

"The headlines might be all about the elections; the landslide that is George Lee and Fianna Fail’s bloody nose but let us not forget the other big story - over 400,000 people on the dole. This is a human tragedy that’s gets worse every month. Regardless of who is in power, this is the issue that will have to be addressed. Joblessness affects people's livelihood. People from all walks of life are affected. It makes no difference who you are."

The Job Seekers Union is a new organisation of job seekers and the unemployed who are organising to fight back against the economic ravages. "All over the country we see examples of people who are not taking the current situation lying down" says David Jones, "they are starting their own businesses, building networks, organising jobs clubs. The Job Seekers Union is providing organisational support for these initiatives, but it also intends to lobby for a positive approach towards job creation."

The Job Seekers Union, which wants to build a movement for change in the society and the economy upon which it is based, has just announced the launch of a membership drive. Members of the public are invited to join The Job Seekers Union by visiting their website where they can enrol. Membership is free, participation is voluntary and you don't have to be unemployed to join.

Members of The Job Seekers Union can keep up to date with news and developments and also receive practical advice on matters such as coping with unemployment, re-skilling, CV and interview preparation, finding a job etc. All of this and more can be found on their website - www.TheJobSeekersUnion.com.

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