Workers at Anglo Beef Processors UK Craigavon plant have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action, Unite has announced.
Unite, which represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers, is seeking a fair pair increase for its members who are paid a piece rate.
Management’s offer of 3% with a one-off cash payment of £100 and 3% from April 2026, would amount to a real terms pay cut, the union said.
The strike threatens shortages of beef and lamb on the shelves of supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Aldi.
“ABP’s success has been built by workers,” said Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary. “The company can well afford to pay a decent pay increase, but instead is choosing to squeeze our members’ living standards to maximise profits.
“The ABP workers at Craigavon can count on Unite’s full support in their fight for fair pay.”
The employer has been notified that all-out strike action by the workers will commence from 00:01 on Monday 27 October.
“If ABP management wants to avoid severe disruption of their Craigavon plant, they need to return to the negotiating table and agree a fair deal for members,” said Sean Smyth, regional officer.
ABP has been approached for comment.
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