'The hypocrisy's astounding' | Oxfam workers prepare to strike over 'poverty pay' amid food bank usage

International charity organisation Oxfam is facing mounting scrutiny and worker discontent as its staff members prepare to strike over what they describe as 'poverty pay.'

The union representing Oxfam workers, Unite, has accused the charity of hypocrisy, given its robust financial health, while a significant number of its employees have reportedly resorted to using food banks and struggle to pay rent.

In a recent survey conducted by Unite, which polled nearly 150 Oxfam workers, it was found that over the past year, eight per cent of the surveyed staff have had to resort to food banks, while 22% have been unable to afford their rent.

Even more distressing, 34% of these employees had to make the agonizing choice between heating their homes and feeding their families.