SDLP FIGHT FOR JOBS!!

Strabane Campaign for Jobs

The SDLP in Strabane today, Wednesday 17^th October, are launching a bold campaign to lobby and campaign for a jobs strategy for Strabane.

Joe Byrne MLA speaking at the launch said “After the disappointment of Strabane not getting the 800 jobs for the new DARD headquarters, we have been inundated by members of the public expressing their anger at how Government treats Strabane”.

“Today with the support of the local community, we are spearheading a positive campaign to get jobs for Strabane through a petition campaign backed up by a strong community and political lobby. We intend over the next two weeks to get at least two thousand signatures from the Strabane people to reinforce this jobs campaign. The SDLP branch in Strabane will be co-ordinating the actual petition throughout Strabane and district”.

“We believe this is a constructive and pro-active way of channelling the local community’s anger regarding Government neglect about the lack of jobs in Strabane town particularly. Strabane has suffered decades of discrimination and neglect by central Government in Belfast. If devolved Government means anything then the Stormont Executive must display equality of opportunity and delivery of jobs to a place like Strabane”.

Cllr. Patsy Kelly speaking after the launch said “My ambition in politics is to help create jobs in Strabane, and help build the local economy. At Council I have been committed to helping support the local economy in Council Committees, the Chamber of Commerce and Strabane Town Centre Forum. I believe the lack of jobs is the biggest challenge facing Strabane and its people at this time.” 

Branch Chairman Jim McIntyre speaking at the launch said “We have been requested by many people to start a jobs campaign for Strabane. The local branch is happy to be involved in this campaign and will work tirelessly into getting as many signatures as possible in the next two weeks”.