The Strike Hub
Your one-stop resource for strike information.
Welcome to our Strike Hub, where you’ll find everything you need to feel informed and empowered to support strike action, take part in member ballots and campaign with us for fair pay and safe staffing.
Check back regularly for the latest developments.
England NHS pay award FAQs
Find answers to your questions about the results to the England NHS pay award for 2024/25 and our member consultation.
Get answers
Strike action in Northern Ireland
Our members working in Northern Ireland took to picket lines alongside other trade unions on 18 January 2024.
Read the full story
Financial support for striking members
Nursing staff lose a day’s wages each time they strike.
If you took part in RCN strike action, you can claim strike benefit.
Campaign resources
Talking about pay with other members is one of the most important things you can do to support our Fair Pay for Nursing campaign.
Download or order our resources to help spread the word, initiate conversations and build support.
Latest campaign news
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24 May 2023
Latest NMC data exposes nursing retention crisis, says RCN
Almost 27,000 people left the register in the past year, with more than half of those leaving earlier than planned, citing burnout, workload and concerns over care quality.
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23 May 2023
England strike ballot opens as RCN leader meets health secretary
Members working for the NHS in England are urged to vote ‘yes’ to strike action as we pressure ministers to improve the pay award for nursing staff.
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18 May 2023
RCN members take a stand over lack of political leadership for health service
RCN members will hold a demonstration at Stormont today, 18 May 2023, to voice their anger about the escalating crisis in health and social care, and the lack of political leadership and accountability for the system in Northern Ireland.
