Thousands of health and social care workers in Northern Ireland have begun a 48-hour strike as part of a pay dispute.
The industrial action which began at midnight - involves some nurses, ambulance and hospital support staff.
17. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 21st September 2023 Health workers at the Mater Hospital, Belfast, have went out on strike today as part of the ongoing pay dispute. Photo by Press Eye
Health workers at the Mater Hospital, Belfast, have went out on strike today as part of the ongoing pay dispute. Photo by Press Eye Photo: Phil Magowan
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Health workers at the Mater Hospital, Belfast, have went out on strike today as part of the ongoing pay dispute. Photo by Press Eye Photo: Phil Magowan
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Ambulance workers joined in solidarity with workers from Yorkshire, Scotland London, The North East and North west as Thousands of health and social care workers in Northern Ireland have begun a 48-hour strike as part of a pay dispute. Photo: pacemaker
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They are yet to be offered a pay uplift for 2023-24 and have received no additional pay award for 2022-23. Photo: pacemaker