At least one major fast food conglomerate is planning to abolish zero hour contracts, following widespread national opposition.

Restaurant Brands, which owns chains like KFC and Pizza Hut, claims it will end zero hour contracts by July.

It's working on a new collective agreement, being negotiated with Unite Union.

The union has about 2,000 members working for Restaurant Brands.

Staff are being asked to vote on new contract terms in the next week.

Local MPs are among those opposed to zero hour contracts,
which prevent workers from gaining alternative employment although they're not guaranteed hours.