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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17 Apr 2023
Members employed by the Care Quality Commission begin industrial action
They’ll work to rule continuously until our mandate to take industrial action expires in September or a new formal pay offer is made.
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14 Apr 2023
RCN members vote to reject NHS pay offer for nursing staff in England
We’re seeking an urgent re-opening of pay talks with the UK government and planning a new 48-hour strike from 8pm on 30 April without derogations.
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3 Apr 2023
Members employed by the Care Quality Commission to begin industrial action on 17 April
This follows a member vote in response to the employer’s latest pay award.