# DUP Blocks Bill to Protect Workers

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-06-15T13:33:35+00:00
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## Resource

Sinn Féin blasts the DUP for blocking the landmark “Good Jobs Bill,” calling their refusal destructive and harmful to workers’ rights. The bill, designed to introduce vital protections like paid leave for parents with neonatal babies, is stalled by DUP objections over vague trade union provisions — despite Sinn Féin’s insistence on keeping the bill intact. DUP leader argues for splitting the bill, but Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald calls it unacceptable, saying no party should stand in the way of helping workers. With the Deputy First Minister withholding consent and the bill’s passage hanging in the balance, McDonald vows to push forward — even as she prepares to meet with trade unions to rally support. The DUP insists they’re not blocking rights, just seeking clarity on union-related clauses. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/21e2379fff22b54c

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