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Posts Tagged ‘jobs’

Green budget proposals add up

29th February, 2016

In 2014, Green Party councillors made a fully-costed budget proposal to invest in solar panels on council housing. It would create jobs in the renewable energy sector, reduce fuel bills … Full Story »

Supermarket levy needed to halt decline of local shops.

14th August, 2014

Dear SirThe opening of a new supermarket always comes with a claimed “jobs boost”. But research shows an average net loss of 276 full time jobs within 6 miles of new stores located outside … Full Story »

Open letter from the Green Party in support of public sector workers

10th July, 2014

Sheffield Greens were out in force today to support the march and rally of striking public sector workers. Leading members of the national party wrote this letter in support of … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party call for the value of work to be recognised

4th September, 2013

The Resolution Foundation report into low pay in modern Britain has found that over one in five working people in Yorkshire and Humber are paid less than the living wage of … Full Story »

Supermarkets reduce jobs

29th August, 2012

Supermarkets may say they boost business and create jobs (Star 27th August 2012) but it’s only their own business they boost, not the local shops they put out of business. … Full Story »

Green budget would create jobs

6th March, 2010

GREEN BUDGET WOULD CREATE JOBS The Green Party say that their budget proposals would create jobs in energy saving and regeneration, waste reduction and food production, as well as saving … Full Story »

The Green Party offers real solutions to issues like jobs, housing, poverty, education and climate change

19th May, 2009

A lot of people are unhappy with the major political parties. Many will choose to use their vote in the European elections as a protest. The Government is dishonest and … Full Story »