Striking workers at the mass picket at Craigavon Area Hospital on Thursday. PT03-246.Striking workers at the mass picket at Craigavon Area Hospital on Thursday. PT03-246.
Striking workers at the mass picket at Craigavon Area Hospital on Thursday. PT03-246.

Northern Ireland public sector strikes: Lurgan, Portadown and Craigavon workers come out in force

Public sector workers in Lurgan and Portadown joined in the mass walk-out on Thursday in what has been claimed to be the biggest ever strike action in Northern Ireland.

Healthcare workers, teachers, civil servants and bus and train drivers are among those taking part in strikes with members of 16 unions involved.

There was a strong turnout of workers around the local picket lines, despite the bitterly cold weather.

Here are some of the scenes as workers join the Province-wide show of strength.