15 pictures of NIPSA, GMB and UNISON healthcare workers on the picket lines in Derry

By George Sweeney, Daire Ní Chanáin & Brendan McDaid

Published 12th Dec 2022, 13:07 BST

Updated 12th Dec 2022, 13:42 BST

Health care workers across the north west yesterday took part in industrial action as they fight for fair pay and better working conditions for staff and patients in the NHS.

Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 03

1. Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 03

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 03 Photo: George Sweeney

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 04

2. Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 04

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 04 Photo: George Sweeney

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Gransha on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 10

3. Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Gransha on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 10

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Gransha on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 10 Photo: George Sweeney

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 01

4. Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 01

Health and care workers from NIPSA, UNISON and GMB trade unions, campaigning for fair pay and conditions, take part in industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 01 Photo: George Sweeney

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