Blogs
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blog posts
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6 Sep 2022
Enough is enough. A vote for strike is the only way we can be heard
Things feel really tough for us all at the moment, but we must not be silent; our voice needs to be heard loudly and clearly by the government. Enough is enough.
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1 Sep 2022
Why we're urging nursing staff to strike for safety
Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, urges members to get ballot ready ahead of industrial action ballots opening across the UK on 15 September.
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30 Aug 2022
Are you ballot ready?
I’ve been taken aback by the reaction from members to the news that we are to be balloting for strike action. The significant level of turnout and support for action was clear from our recent ballot result.
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25 Aug 2022
Fighting for the future of nursing
RCN Deputy President Tracey Budding examines what the nursing workforce crisis means for the profession and its patients, both now and in the future.
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25 Aug 2022
Enough is enough - vote to take action on pay
Nursing is in crisis with staff forced to use food banks. This is happening even though we live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
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19 Aug 2022
Getting ready for industrial action strike ballots
Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, updates members on preparations for industrial action strike ballots and how important this is to secure the future of the profession and safe patient care
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17 Aug 2022
We are facing the most difficult time for over 30 years.
Inflation (CIPH rate) is expected to soon be 9%, interest rates have increased to 1.75%, utility bills increased by 54% last April and are expected to rise again in October. We cannot meet these demands with a pay award of between 2.5 and 4.5 %
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12 Aug 2022
Now is the time to raise your voice
Who would have thought that the RCN would even consider balloting members to contemplate industrial action?
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11 Aug 2022
Taking action for nursing and our patients
Pat Cullen, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive updates members on the upcoming pay ballots in England and Wales and encourages all members to find out more about the fight for fair pay.
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10 Aug 2022
What an enriching experience
What an opportunity to be a voting member at Congress 2022
