The North’s Economy Minister is to “engage” with senior “decision makers” in Japan following yesterday’s announcement by Fujitsu that its staff in Derry and Belfast were to be affected by 1,800 job losses throughout Britain.
The IT company employs around 250 people at its site at Timber Quay in Derry.
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton (pictured) said it was “worry times” for staff here.
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He added: I have spoken to Fujitsu management today and intend to engage with senior decision makers in Japan in the days and weeks ahead to emphasise to them the highly skilled workforce that exists in Northern Ireland as well as the competitive costs and strong Government support that makes our region a good place for their company to continue to invest in."
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