NHT workers stage industrial action over wage talks

Ancillary, clerical and administrative staff at the National Housing Trust (NHT) extended their nationwide industrial action into a second day Friday, disrupting some services, following a collapse in wage and benefits negotiations.

Gleaner sources say the employees, who are represented by the NHT Staff Association (NHTSA), went on sickout on Thursday, accusing NHT management of not negotiating in “good faith”.

According to the workers, they feel disrespected by the management of the 50-year-old state agency after the date of a planned meeting was changed without notice to their union.