Letter to the Editor: Abuse of workers must be addressed

Recent revelations of unacceptable poor working conditions in Ireland’s meat processing plants need to be urgently addressed by the Government.
Letter to the Editor: Abuse of workers must be addressed

Work resumes at the Kildare Chilling Meat Plant in Kildare Town after a localised lockdown last month. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Thu, 17 Sep, 2020 - 00:05

Recent revelations of unacceptable poor working conditions in Ireland’s meat processing plants need to be urgently addressed by the Government.

All workers, including those working in meat processing plants, should be entitled to sick pay. 

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