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Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:41 PM

Published 11/02/2009 by Farmers Guardian


Meat plant staff threaten Christmas walk-out

MEAT plants could be hit by strikes in the run-up to Christmas following a row over union recognition at one of the biggest suppliers of vets to the Meat Hygiene Service.

Vets employed by Grants Veterinary Services, who work in abattoirs across the UK, maintaining...

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