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Shaun Keenan

Seagate Technology turns down meeting with local council over potential job losses

The hardware giant Seagate Technology has turned down a meeting with Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) over potential job cuts, it has emerged.

In October, the biggest maker of computer hard drives said it plans to cut 8% of its global workforce, leaving workers in the city fearing they could soon be affected.

It's expected that the US-based company will cut around 3,000 jobs in total - citing economic uncertainty and declining demand for its parts.

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