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Catherine McGinty, 25 Apr
There has been a call for Seagate Technology to "provide immediate
clarity" regarding its plans for its Derry Factory.
The call came from Foyleside People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin.
Cllr Harkin said: "We send our solidarity to all Seagate workers and
their families concerned at potential job losses and wage cuts. The
company should provide immediate clarity as to its plans.
"People Before Profit has called for a meeting of all parties,
Independents and Council officers with Seagate representatives to
discuss concerns raised by workers.
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'Seagate workers need defending now' - Cllr Emmet Doyle
'Workers need to be told upfront what is happening'
"The Council must advocate for the protection of jobs and incomes to be
the priority. This advocacy should extend to US Envoy Joe Kennedy
following commitments he made during his recent visit to Derry. Workers
have done nothing wrong and shouldn't carry responsibility for
corporate mismanagement.
"Seagate has been fined $300 million by the US government for violating
export restrictions. This is the biggest fine ever imposed on a company
by the US Department for Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security.
The companies share price dipped 7% as a result of the fine. Clearly,
those responsible for this decision should be held to account. Workers
in Derry and across the north west shouldn't be paying the price," said
Cllr Harkin.
Cllr Harkin said that Seagate had deep resources and was capable of
protecting its dedicated workforce.
He added: "Last year its revenues amounted to $13 B and profits were
$1.7 B. The year before was even more successful and that's down to its
workforce.
"Derry workers have been very good to Seagate for three decades.
"Hundreds of workers have called on Seagate to agree to formal trade
union recognition and collective bargaining with UNITE.
"This uncertainty is exactly why having a trade union acting as the
collective voice for workers is crucial. Otherwise, workers are at the
mercy of Seagate corporate boardroom."