The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) say they have taken the action “for fair pay and patient safety”. A second strike is due to take place on Tuesday, December 20.
RCN members held a local strike in Northern Ireland in 2019 over similar issues.
1. Craigavon Area Hospital
Supporting the strike call at Craigavon Area Hospital are from left, Rachel Avevor, Patrick Balagtas and Andrea Breen. PT50-204. Photo: Tony Hendron
2. Craigavon Area Hospital
Nurses on picket duty at Craigavon Hospital on Thursday including from left, Rachel Donnelly, Andrea Judge, Andrew Hamill, Val Nugent and Maureen Dolan, RCN NI Board Chair. PT50-201. Photo: Tony Hendron
3. Craigavon Area Hospital
Staff from the Emergency Department at Craigavon Area Hospital pictured on the picket line on Thursday. PT50-205. Photo: Tony Hendron
4. Craigavon Area Hospital
Mental health department nursing staff on strike on Thursday including from left, Aideen Kinch-O'Kane, Edward Fawceett and Rebecca Fearon. PT50-203. Photo: Tony Hendron