Shelter staff begin strike action over pay amid cost of living crisis

More than 600 workers at housing charity Shelter began a two-week long strike in a dispute over pay on Monday, 5 December.

The Unite union has said that a 3 per cent pay increase has left some staff unable to pay their rent.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Shelter has sufficient reserves to pay its hardworking and dedicated staff a decent pay rise but it has chosen not to."

“Industrial action is not the outcome we wanted after months of talks... but we fully respect people’s right to strike," Tim Gutteridge, Shelter’s director of strategy enablement said.

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[martinwyke]

How much did the pay the senior people?
They spent 21% of their income on advertising. The had £13 million cash surplus last year up from £9 million. It has reserves of £34 million.

[TheSuperPsychoKiller]

These strikers are not just fighting for themselves but are fighting for you too.

[fransayer]

I agree, look after those who help others.

[patriciaoreilly]

Wrong time folks to strike . People homeless & freezing out on the streets.

[bagelking]

I've heard the unemployed are going on strike next over lack of pay and conditions. For God's sake people you have a bloody job just be grateful for that!!!! We are a very greedy society now sadly and everyone wants more money and they want it last week!!!