SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has called for a resolution to a strike by vets across the North. Vets began a five-day strike on Monday.
Mr McGlone said an agreement must be reached that affords vets fair pay.
Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The strike by vets this week will cause significant disruption to life across the North and it’s deeply disappointing that more wasn’t done to avert this by recognising the concerns of vets and reaching an agreement around fair pay and working conditions.
“Vets play a key role in everyday life here and this strike will impact everything from food production to border controls. Vets have my full solidarity as they seek to receive a fair salary for the important work they do. Vets in the North are paid significantly less than those on other parts of these islands and if we don’t address this issue we will continue to struggle to recruit and retain the vets we need.
“This again highlights how the lack of an Executive is paralysing things across the North. We need Ministers in place to make decisions and the current drift is causing real harm in every facet of life here.”
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