Landbrukstrek | Bondelaget kritiserer streik: – Dyrer blir tydeligvis oversett når det gjelder liv og helse

02/06/2024

Several employees at the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) are going on strike, impacting the slaughtering operations at seven slaughterhouses.
The strike, affecting 263 Mattilsynet employees, is causing closures at various slaughterhouses across the country.
The strike does not allow for exemptions for personnel overseeing slaughtering inspections, leading to concerns about animal welfare.
The Norwegian Farmers’ Union (Bondelaget) warns of potential food waste and weakened food supply as a result of the strike.
Bondelaget appeals for affected Mattilsynet employees to be granted exemptions from the strike to prevent animal suffering.
Nortura, facing potential closures of two slaughterhouses due to the strike, urges the government to intervene with a compulsory arbitration.
Nortura highlights the challenges of on-farm euthanasia and the economic and logistical impacts it would have on farmers.
Norsk Kylling is unable to process 65,000 chickens due to the strike, resulting in significant food waste and animal welfare concerns.
The situation is described as a tragedy for animal welfare and sustainability, with ethical concerns raised about the need to dispose of 60 tons of food daily.