Housing Executive workers begin strike over pay

, regional officer for Unite, Michael Keenan, said members are "among the most vulnerable in society"."Our members are among the lowest paid in Northern Ireland - they're visiting food banks, they just can't afford to work and that's why they've been forced into taking action.""We will contact tenants directly about postponements of scheduled repair works and tenants can continue to report repairs as normal through our usual channels.

It added: "The pay award of 2021/22 for all Housing Executive staff was collectively agreed at a national level and the pay increases have already been implemented."It said discussions were ongoing over a local claim submitted by Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance and Unite in June."Everybody understands that inflation is biting into people's wages and people can't afford to heat their homes or buy food - understanding that doesn't put food on the table.

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