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NHS strike: don’t be bullied back to work, union leader urges her members
Nurses are being ‘strong-armed’ by managers despite strike mandate, says RCN’s Pat Cullen
07 Jun 2023
Nurses’ strike in Wales: live news from the picket lines
RCN members are staging a 12-hour walkout after rejecting the government’s latest pay offer
06 Jun 2023
NHS pay dispute: your concise guide to what’s on offer to staff around the UK
Find out who is on strike, who is not, who could be soon – and why
06 Jun 2023
Sexism plays a part in pay talks, says Pat Cullen in TV fly-on-the-wall documentary
Nursing is treated differently in ‘bullyish’ talks because it’s 90% female, says RCN chief
06 Jun 2023
Nurses to get new NHS pay award from today – but strikes continue
Eligible staff get 5% pay rise, while nurse members of Unite take to the picket line
01 Jun 2023
Barclay rules out improved pay offer for nurses after latest talks
Despite new meeting with RCN’s Pat Cullen, health secretary sticks to previous ‘final’ offer
30 May 2023
Nurses to stage 24-hour strike at London trust over pay
Unite members to walk out at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust on 1 June
26 May 2023
NHS pay offer imposed on staff as union insists only ‘meaningful’ talks can stop strikes
Most health unions accept 5%, but RCN holds out for offer ‘matching nurses’ value’
25 May 2023
MPs refuse to dilute anti-strike bill that could see nurses sacked
Attempts to change bill that could mean key workers risk dismissal are rejected in Commons
23 May 2023
RCN summer strike ballot: voting starts
Members urged to vote ‘yes’ to achieve new mandate for industrial action in England
23 May 2023
Is the promise of a golden hello the incentive you need when considering job options?
Struggling employers’ financial sweeteners point to continuing crisis in nurse staffing
22 May 2023
Would your needs be better met by RCN if it was tied to wider union movement?
College’s congress votes on call to pursue affiliation with TUC
17 May 2023
Nurses vote to ditch 'unfit for purpose' NHS Pay Review Body
Direct negotiation seen as better option than NHS pay process which ignores nurses’ plight
16 May 2023
Strikes are not over, defiant nurses tell ministers
RCN Congress debates steps to secure better pay offer as ballot on fresh strikes nears
15 May 2023
Could volunteers be drafted in to plug NHS staffing gap?
House of Lords debate suggests recruits from bodies such as the British Red Cross
11 May 2023
Nurses in Wales plan summer strike action after rejecting ‘final’ offer
Four strike dates planned for June and July are expected to have fewer derogations
11 May 2023
New nurses’ strikes: dates set for vote on more walkouts
Ballot on nurses’ willingness to resume industrial action over pay will open on 23 May
10 May 2023
Union challenge on using agency staff to cover for striking nurses opens at High Court
Unions say allowing agency staff to cover for nurses is interference with right to strike
10 May 2023