Derry council votes against jobs fairs featuring British Army
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 18:21 · Archive
Derry City and Strabane District Council has voted to withdraw support for future jobs fairs that include the British Armed Forces.
Derry City and Strabane District Council has voted to withdraw any involvement in organising or marketing future jobs fairs that include the British Armed Forces. The motion was proposed by Sinn Féin councillor Christopher Jackson at a full meeting on Wednesday.
Jackson said the presence of the Armed Forces at a recent jobs fair organised by the Department for Communities had acted as a 'barrier' for some people seeking employment. He told the council that the legacy of the British Armed Forces in Londonderry had been one of 'trauma, hurt and destruction of many people', and that their presence at such events 'has caused hurt to families and victims'.
DUP councillor Niree McMorris opposed the motion, arguing it would limit employment opportunities and accused the council of politicising employment events. The British Army had previously pulled out of a jobs fair at the council-owned Foyle Arena last year after initially registering as an employer. Jackson said preparations were already underway for a council-run jobs fair without the presence of the British Military.
How it is being reported
- Derry council pulls support for any future jobs fairs featuring British ArmyIt comes after it was reported the British Army attended a careers event in the city last month.Belfast Live · 29 Oct, 19:49
- Motion passes calling for Derry and Strabane council to play no part in job fairs including Armed ForcesUnionist representatives strongly oppose proposal at meeting which is told that the history of the military in city remained deeply sensitive for many familiesBelfast Telegraph · 29 Oct, 18:50
- Council refuses to participate in 'any jobs fair which involves British Armed Forces' in landslide voteMembers of Derry City and Strabane District Council have voted overwhelmingly against council involvement in “any future job fair that includes the British armed forces”.News Letter · 29 Oct, 18:07
- Council withdraws support for future jobs fairs featuring British ArmyCouncillors were divided on whether the armed forces should be welcome at any future council job events.BBC Northern Ireland · 29 Oct, 08:49
In this story: Derry City and Strabane District Council · Christopher Jackson · Sinn Féin · British Armed Forces · Niree McMorris · DUP · Londonderry · Foyle Arena
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