Striking Guinness workers warn of St Patrick’s Day supply hit amid pay dispute

Workers on the picket line outside Diageo's Guinness 0.0 packaging plant in east Belfast. Picture: David Young/PA Wire

Striking workers at a Guinness packaging plant have warned of potential St Patrick’s Day supply shortages if the brand’s owners fail to resolve a pay dispute.

Unite union members at the Diageo plant in Belfast began an eight-day walk out on Friday and made clear industrial action could continue if an increased offer is not forthcoming.