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Serious concerns over Northern Ireland's 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has written to the Economic Minister, following the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill, warning that the legislation, as currently framed, risks causing serious damage to the agri-food sector and family farms

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Serious concerns over Northern Ireland's 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill

In the letter, the UFU outlined significant concerns about the impact of the proposals on farm businesses and the wider supply chain. The Union highlighted that agriculture operates under unique conditions,...

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