Derry call centre cuts 48 jobs

One of Derry's biggest employers announced today it will shed 48 jobs at its call centre in the city because of increasing competition…

One of Derry's biggest employers announced today it will shed 48 jobs at its call centre in the city because of increasing competition from lower cost overseas operators.

The company blamed the global economic downturn for the reduction in numbers of employees in management and administrative support.

Stream said it was a difficult decision, and said a voluntary redundancy programme would be put into operation.

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