Vets in Northern Ireland plan five-day walkout over pay

Concerns action could lead to port chaos and disruption to food production

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Fears Northern Ireland abattoirs and ports could be disrupted by vet strike
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Fears Northern Ireland abattoirs and ports could be disrupted by vet strike

Food production could be seriously disrupted as vets in Northern Ireland plan a five-day walkout over after rejecting what they have described as ‘derisory' pay offer. The Northern Ireland Public Service...

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