Homeless Charity Shelter Workers Balloted for Strikes over Pay and Conditions by Union

Homeless charity Shelter workers balloted for strikes over pay and conditions by union

The charity said it 'fully respect people’s right to strike'

Housing charity's Newcastle staff in strike ballot over pay and working conditions

Around 550 Unite members who work at UK charity Shelter are involved in the dispute, according to the union

Shelter workers ballot for strike action over pay and conditions

Workers at the leading homelessness charity are being balloted for industrial action amid a growing dispute over pay and working conditions. Around 550 staff, members of Unite, have been offered what the union describes as a ‘below-inflation’ 1.5% pay rise. Unite said Shelter’s management has refused to enter negotiations over pay, prompting the ballot, which closes on 19th November.  If members vote in favour, strikes could commence in early De…