In pictures: health workers strike in Portadown, Lurgan and Craigavon

Health workers in Portadown, Lurgan and Craigavon were among more than 20,000 across Northern Ireland to take part in a one-day strike on Thursday as part of a pay dispute.

By Valerie Martin

Published 26th Jan 2023, 14:40 BST

Updated 26th Jan 2023, 14:41 BST

Photographer Tony Hendron caught up with them on the picket lines.

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1. Craigavon Area Hospital

Health workers at Craigavon Area Hospital taking strike action at the hospital entrance. PT05-204. Photo: Tony Hendron

2. Craigavon Area Hospital

Nipsa pickets at Craigavon Area Hospital on Thursday morning. PT05-203. Photo: Tony Hendron

3. Craigavon Area Hospital

There was a large turnout of striking NHS workers at Craigavon Area Hospital on Thursday. PT05-206. Photo: Tony Hendron

4. Portadown HealthCentre

ABC Councillor Eamon McNeill, left, was on hand to support striking NHS staff at Portadown HealthCentre. PT05-208 Photo: Tony Hendron