All-out strike at ABP Craigavon suspended after improved offer made
The planned all-out strike at the Anglo-Beef Processing factory in Craigavon has been suspended.
The move comes after an improved offer was made by management.
The strike was due to commence from midnight on Monday 27th October, however Unite the union is now balloting its members at ABP Craigavon on whether they will accept the new offer.
There had been fears of a risk of beef and lamb shortages if the strike went ahead. Unite represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers, and is seeking a fair pay increase for its members who are paid a piece rate.
Management had offered a 3% raise with a one-off cash payment of £100 and 3% from April 2026, however Unite said this would amount to a real-terms pay cut.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said ABP workers at Craigavon could count on the union’s full support in their fight for pay.
“ABP’s success has been built by workers. The company can well afford to pay a decent pay increase but instead is choosing to squeeze our members’ living standards to maximise profits,” she said.
