BREAKING: 116 proposed Seagate job losses in Derry

Sources have told Derry Now that 116 redundancies are being proposed at Seagate plant in Springtown.

A source said the estimated job losses is about 7% of the workforce.

Aontú Ballyarnett councillor, Emmet Doyle, said: "Speaking to workers I’ve been told they believe the brunt of any redundancies will be in Asia and America.

"Whilst 116 jobs is a blow to the local site, I’m told these may be filled by voluntary redundancies from across the site rather than compulsory lay offs.

"The company is engaging in a consultation process over the coming weeks to identify the final numbers with staff.

"This is why it is crucial a union is recognised at Seagate so workers can have their say about the sites future and any global restructuring plans.”