Shelter staff take action over pay

More than 600 workers at the housing and homeless charity Shelter are beginning an unprecedented fortnight of strike action today in a dispute over pay.

Unite said a 3 per cent pay increase this year has left many of Shelter's own staff unable to pay their rent.

The union accused the charity's management of refusing to enter into meaningful negotiations.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “It is unforgivable that workers at Shelter find themselves actually being haunted by the prospect of being made homeless.

“Shelter has sufficient reserves to pay its hardworking and dedicated staff a decent par rise but it has chosen not to.

“Our members at Shelter will receive Unite's complete and unyielding support in their fight for a better deal.”