Electronics manufacturer Sanmina is cutting up to 300 jobs at its factory in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The US-owned firm...
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City fat cats should be made to donate most of their huge bonuses to charities and poor people, according to...
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is facing a staffing crisis after more than three-quarters of its officers voted...
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It pays to be a cross-culture vulture: Globalisation means employers want staff to learn about other cultures. What does this involve? Ross Bentley reports.
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The Police Federation has slammed government proposals to cut 1,500 jobs from the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the next...
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Trade unions across the world have warmly welcomed the signing of a new labour rights deal with communications giant France...
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has received almost 1,000 applications from Polish people in its latest recruitment campaign....
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Amicus to link with unions in Germany and the US to create global super-union
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe union Amicus has signed a deal with three international unions in a move to create a global trade union....
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Cost of out-of-hours cover for GPs hits primary care trusts’ budgets
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherThousands of foreign doctors are cashing in on the UK’s GP shortage by providing out-of-hours cover at expensive rates, it...
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A major drive to take UK HR jobs to South Africa was launched last month as the country bids for...
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TUC to call for ‘social agreement’ to protect migrant workers from exploitation
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMany migrant workers in the UK are over-qualified, work in dangerous conditions and are exploited by employers, the TUC will...
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Northern Ireland BMA chairman welcomes anti-smoking laws as a breath of fresh air
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Northern Ireland has welcomed the government’s announcement that legislation banning smoking in...
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The European Parliament has approved the Services Directive, which makes it easier for a wide range of service providers to do...
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One British-based company and four US-owned organisations appear in a ranking of the top 10 best companies to work for...
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Worker satisfaction survey highlights divide between old and new European states
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEuropean workers are satisfied with their working conditions, due largely to improved job security, a positive working atmosphere and good...