The union is balloting its members on whether they will accept the new offer.
Workers at the ABP Craigavon plant were set to strike over a pay deal which Unite said would mean a “real terms” pay cut.
Unite, which represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers, at the Northern Ireland factory, said they had “voted overwhelmingly” to take strike action.
At the time Unite said it was seeking a fair pay increase for its members who are paid a piece rate, where they receive their pay by the number of pieces of work they complete.
According to Unite, ABP offered the meat plant staff a 3% increase with a one-off cash payment of £100 and 3% from April 2026.
It notified ABP that all-out strike action by the workers would commence from 00.01am on Monday 27 October but this has now been suspended.
Unite said that any strike action would impact on supply and see shortages in beef and lamb on the shelves of many supermarkets.
Regional officer Sean Smyth called on ABP management to return to the negotiating table and agree a fair deal for members.
Plans for the potential strike action at the plant was announced in September as it was revealed that workers were voting on the issue.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham previously said: “ABP’s success has been built by workers. The company can well afford to pay a decent pay increase but instead is choosing to squeeze our members’ living standards to maximise profits
“The ABP workers at Craigavon can count on Unite’s full support in their fight for fair pay.”
ABP has been approached for comment on this latest news.
There has been a raft of disputes taking place at food and drink manufacturers over pay.
Engineers at Edrington’s Speyside distilleries were voting on strike action in response to ‘hugely disruptive’ new rotas.
In July more than 200 Unite members employed at a wine bottling site in Bristol have secured a pay rise after going out on strike.
