Striking health workers on picket duty at Portadown Health Centre. Included are from left, Kathleen Greaney, Conleth Grimley, Gerardette McVeigh, Louise Geary and Carol Cooper. PT05-209.

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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9. Portadown Health Centre

UNISON health staff at Portadown Health Centre on the picket line. PT05-207. Photo: Tony Hendron