Royal College of Nursing

British union for nurses

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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is a registered trade union in the United Kingdom for those in the profession of nursing. It was founded in 1916, receiving its royal charter in 1928. Queen Elizabeth II was the patron until her death in 2022. The majority of members are registered nurses; however student nurses and healthcare assistants are also members. There is also a category of membership, at a reduced cost, for retired people.

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Nurses will hold out for double-digit pay rise, says union leader Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has called on Health Secretary Stephen Barclay to restart pay negotiations with a double-digit pay rise. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2023
Health secretary to pursue legal action to stop nurses' strike action Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said he plans to "pursue legal action" over the Royal College of Nursing's upcoming strike action. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2023
Royal College of Nursing votes for fresh strike, as 96-hour walkout by junior doctors comes to an end Members of the Royal College of Nursing are to go on strike again after they voted against the latest government pay offer. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023

Royal College of Nursing votes for fresh strike while Unison members agree new pay deal Members of the Royal College of Nursing are to go on strike again after they voted against the latest government pay offer. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023
Nurses' union to pause strike action as it enters 'intensive talks' on pay The Royal College of Nursing says it will pause strike action as it enters "intensive talks" with ministers over pay. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2023
Nurses' union could accept pay rise of around 10% - half original demand The Royal College of Nursing could accept a pay rise of around 10% to end its ongoing dispute with the government, its chief has said. Sky News - Published on January 5, 2023

Nurses in Scotland set to strike in new year after latest pay offer 'overwhelmingly' rejected Nurses in Scotland are set to go on strike early in 2023 after members of the Royal College of Nursing "overwhelmingly" rejected the latest pay offer from the Scottish government. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2022
Nurses to begin second day of strikes as union leader tells PM to 'listen' or risk further industrial action Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will stage their second walkout across England, Wales and Northern Ireland today - as Health Secretary Steve Barclay is set to hold crisis talks with.. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2022
Is your hospital in one of the worst-affected regions for nurses' strike? The Royal College of Nursing has announced the first national strike in its history. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2022
Nursing union expected to announce biggest-ever strike The Royal College of Nursing is expected to announce today that nurses have voted to take strike action in many parts of the country. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2022