Caterers likely to begin pay strike today

STAFF at the country’s largest local authority office face the prospect of foraging for their own food today, as their caterers are due to go on strike.

Employees of the catering company Masterchef Munster are expected to mount a picket at 8am outside Cork County Hall in protest over pay and non-recognition of their union by the company.

Masterchef Munster was awarded a five-year catering contract when the multi-million euro refurbishment of County Hall was completed in May 2006.