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Northern Ireland Port & Meat Plant Workers Begin Strike Action

Union bosses are warning it'll cause disruptions to supermarkets.

Government vets who carry out checks on animals and food at Northern Ireland's ports are beginning a 5 day walkout.


Union bosses are warning it'll cause disruption, but supermarkets are playing down the risk of product shortages.


Carmel Gates from union NIPSA says the action is being taken because of a wider row over pay:

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