Members of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), working in Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) join thousands of other workers in unprecedented strike action today.
Simon Fevre, The British Dietetic Association’s Northern Ireland Trade Union Officer says, “Today the dietetic workforce is joining this collective day of action to say enough is enough. We need Chris Heaton-Harris to act now for the future of HSCNI and provide resources that would allow the Department of Health to make a fair pay offer to our members.
“Dietitians and dietetic support workers, along with their colleagues across HSCNI have been waiting too long for their pay award, in a cost-of-living crisis with crippling mortgage and fuel hikes. It isn’t fair and it cannot go on.
“Without fair pay and parity with colleagues in England, Scotland and Wales our ongoing issues with recruiting and retaining staff are only going to be heightened. This isn’t just about current employees suffering but is also about the future. What message does it send to people considering healthcare as a career?
“Hundreds of dietitians and support workers have joined the picket lines at hospitals across Northern Ireland today. This wasn’t an easy decision and not one they take lightly. This strike is a sign that we need action now.”
Check out some of the action below
Our NI Trade Union Officer Simon Fevre reflects on an historic day for @BDA_TradeUnion. #FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics https://t.co/4zl0XXIWMM
— British Dietetic Association (BDA) (@BDA_Dietitians) January 18, 2024
Strike Day for Pay Parity! #fairpayforni #fairpayfordietetics #payparityforall @BDA_Dietitians @BDANIreland pic.twitter.com/q2tG9DnKos
— Laura McNeill (@LauraMcNeill_RD) January 18, 2024
@BDA_TradeUnion@BDA_Dietitians#FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/YRLrIMX48d
— Lucy McAteer (@lucy_mcateer) January 18, 2024
@BDA_TradeUnion@BDA_Dietitians#FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/YRLrIMX48d
— Lucy McAteer (@lucy_mcateer) January 18, 2024
Strong turnout at Daisy Hill Hospital today despite the cold conditions 🥶❄️
— Darren McClelland (@DarrenRD2) January 18, 2024
Fair pay for all healthcare workers is long overdue!@BDA_TradeUnion @birwin36 @BDA_Dietitians #fairpay #strikeNI pic.twitter.com/xLuRklOmdt
A veritable wall of @BDA_TradeUnion placards at the Belfast City Hall rally. Just some of the hundred of @BDA_Dietitians members across Northern Ireland who are striking today for fair pay in their sector.#FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/WdjfVO1Aii
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
More pics from the Belfast City Hall rally demanding fair pay for public sector workers. pic.twitter.com/SSpheD8HjQ
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
It's a bright day but not as bright as one of our signs doing the rounds! The multicoloured blocks highlights the range of things dietitians have to consider when working with patients. It's right a proper they be paid fairly.#FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/y3fbjiseSg
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
Our @BDA_TradeUnion Northern Ireland Trade Union Officer @Fevre7Fevre is visiting BDA members across picket lines this morning. Workers are out in force at Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast ✊#FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/kHI55pcoxX
— British Dietetic Association (BDA) (@BDA_Dietitians) January 18, 2024
Dietetic workers are keeping their spirits up even while the temperature (and their pay) is far too low.#FairPayForNI#FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/pplxIFZ6cU
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
Our members are up against it but are collectively fighting for a better future.
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
Nothing but solidarity and support for our members.#FairPayForNI#FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/hS2xek4SPG
Cold hands ❄️ warm hearts ♥️ here on the picket line in Altnagelvin @BDA_TradeUnion @BDA_Dietitians pic.twitter.com/KCkfKtoiHk
— Joanne Casey (@jf_casey) January 18, 2024
Snow on the ground but so are the boots of striking @BDA_Dietitians members! We have members striking in all five Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. This dispute is NI wide.#FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/WBPs3Enbpf
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
@BDA_Dietitians @BDANIreland Dietitians at the Lagan Valley Hospital! pic.twitter.com/niicScSk7m
— Elizabeth McKnight (@ElizMcKnightRD) January 18, 2024
Whether supporting from the picket lines, from home or as colleagues across the UK - let's support each other, show our collective strength and demand better for dietetics.#FairPayForNI#FairPayForDietetics@BDA_TradeUnion pic.twitter.com/x6H7o45AX3
— British Dietetic Association (BDA) (@BDA_Dietitians) January 18, 2024
BDA want fair pay 🪧@BDA_TradeUnion @BDA_Dietitians @ElizMcKnightRD @SarahRussellRD @aoifesavage1 @amydd99 @Fevre7Fevre pic.twitter.com/xOGdZCYW2I
— Ashleigh McKee (@AshleighMcKeeRD) January 18, 2024
Two very on brand @BDA_Dietitians members on the picket line this morning!
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
The only thing colder than the weather is the fact that those in dietetics are amongst the public sector workers in Northern Ireland who are still being denied fair pay.#FairPayForNI@BDANIreland pic.twitter.com/8Mqg1fgNBq
Some great homemade signs on the picket lines.
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
"Total Parity Now"
"Release the gastric band around our pay"#FairPayForNI #FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/tGDxdxiXcf
Smiling despite the cold! Our members don't take action lightly but when they do they do so as one. #FairPayForNI#FairPayForDietetics pic.twitter.com/hYaFfBCVDI
— BDA Trade Union (@BDA_TradeUnion) January 18, 2024
