Over 150 Workers at Craigavon Plant to Down Tools in Pursuit of Decent Pay

ABP Food Group workers vote for strike action

Workers at an ABP Food Group plant in Northern Ireland have voted to take strike action.The post ABP Food Group workers vote for strike action appeared first on Just Food.

Over 150 workers at Craigavon plant to down tools in pursuit of decent pay

Workers at Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) Craigavon plant – where Unite represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers – have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action. Workers at the plant were notified of a strike ballot in September which was open from September 25 through to October 13. Unite is seeking a fair pay increase for its members who are paid a piece rate. Management’s offer of three per cent…

Trade union warns of potential strike action at ABP plant in NI

Unite trade union today (Friday, October 17) warned that workers at ABP’s Craigavon plant in Northern Ireland may take strike action later this month. According to Unite – which represents 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line, and boning workers at the plant – staff have voted to take strike action following a ballot. The union said it is seeking a cost-of-living pay increase for its members who are paid a piece. ABP Food Group, w…