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Activate Vol 10, No 9: May 2016
This month's issue of Activate includes an update on the Trade Union Act, information on the Council Review and news about developments in the training offered to RCN representatives.
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Activate Vol 11, No 3: November 2016
In this issue of Activate, activists are asked to urge members to write to Philip Hammond, the Chancellor, with personal stories about the impact of the pay cap.
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Activate: Summer 2020
In this issue, nurse Eva Omondi explains how her crusade to challenge the immigration health surcharge resulted in a government promise to scrap the unfair fee for health care staff and Jess Sainsbury shares how the RCN Students Committee has been supporting student members during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also meet our RCN Awards winners and learn how the RCN Trade Union Committee will be supporting members to lead the fight for a meaningful pay rise this summer.
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Activate Vol 11, No 2: October 2016
In this issue of Activate, we call for agenda items for Congress 2017 and report that the RCN’s labour market review has highlighted an unprecedented number of risk factors which affect the future supply of safe staffing levels.
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Activate centenary supplement: September 2016
This special centenary supplement, included with the September 2016 issue of Activate, celebrates 100 years of RCN activism.
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Activate: Autumn 2020
In this issue, you can find out more about our recently launched Fair Pay For Nursing campaign, and the committee leading this work; our Trade Union Committee. You can also find out how RCN steward Hilary Nelson has been making sure members who wear uniforms get the adaptations they need and meet agency nurse Neomi Bennett BEM who has launched a grassroots movement to support black nurses who experience racial discrimination at work.
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Activate: Spring 2020
This issue has a focus on COVID-19 with updates and advice, including guidance for RCN reps. It also includes stories from active members who, as well as caring for patients, are doing their best to support members in their workplace. Also in this issue, tips on self-care and advice on escalating concerns about personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Activate: Autumn 2021
In this issue of Activate, how to help encourage vaccine uptake and how to speak to the public about pay.
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Activate: Winter 2021
In this issue, RCN steward Patrick explains how he’s worked with local managers to make positive changes in his workplace and members in Northern Ireland share how last year’s nursing strikes inspired them to become more active in the RCN. You can also read advice on COVID-19 vaccination and find out more about our Professional Nursing Committee.
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Activate: Winter 2020
In this issue of Activate, Yvonne, an RCN rep from Wales, explains how she negotiated with her employer to secure special equipment so members are better protected when working in extreme weather, and Alison and Sharon, members of the RCN Bladder and Bowel Forum, share their tips on creating professional guidance. Also in this issue, we take a closer look at the role of RCN safety reps and share advice on what to expect if you plan to speak in an RCN Congress debate in June.