SIPTU 'disappointed' that Meat Industry Ireland refused to engage in sick pay and pension provisions

Meat Industry Ireland says it's found common ground with SIPTU following talks on workplace safety today. File image. 

The meat plant lobby says it won't engage with the main trade union in the sector on striking a deal for sick pay terms for workers.

Meat Industry Ireland says it's found common ground with SIPTU following talks on workplace safety today in the wake of a spate of Covid-19 outbreaks at meat plants in the midlands that led to three counties being locked down.