NHT workers extend sickout as wage talks collapse

National Housing Trust workers have taken their wage dispute into a second day of industrial action, disrupting some services at the 50-year-old agency.

Ancillary, clerical and administrative employees represented by the NHT Staff Association (NHTSA) began the sickout on Thursday and continued the action into Friday following a breakdown in negotiations over wages and benefits.

According to sources, the workers accuse NHT management of failing to negotiate in “good faith”, with employees reportedly feeling disrespected over the handling of a scheduled meeting with their union.