"We can do this. We can absolutely do this." RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive gives a rousing speech to members on picket lines, urging them to keep going in this historic fight for safe staffing and fair pay. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike
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., there's still time to open NHS pay talks and avert further strike action in the new year.
Listen to the nursing profession, protect patients, and get round the table.
RT to remind Steve the ball is in his court. #FairPayForNursing
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In her final update of the year, sets out what the UK government must do to avert further strike action in the new year and reflects on her personal highlights from 2022. Read more: bit.ly/3hRyIhb
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Our membership team will be on a break from 23 December to 3 January 2023.
You can join or renew membership online any time: rcn.org.uk/join
You can also access your membership information by logging into My RCN.
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βHealth and care is under huge strain in the run-up to Christmas. These figures suggest there is absolutely no slack in the system, which is dangerously close to overheating completely.β?
responds to the latest data
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"I want to have a future in a safe and effective NHS."
Hear why nursing staff joined the #RCNStrike.
The momentum is behind #FairPayForNursing is higher than ever - be part of it: rcn.org.uk/strikehub
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Let's wrap this up by Christmas.
It's time for the government to get serious and get round the table.
If you back nursing staff like Sunil, let the government know.
Sign our open letter: action.rcn.org.uk/page/113118/pe
#FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike
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Having a greener Christmas and a sustainable new year can help you save cash while saving the environment, says clinical sustainability lead Rhea Conn.
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Show your appreciation for the hard work and dedication of other RCN members by nominating them for an RCN Award.
There are four main award categories including Award of Merit. Learn more below.
#RCNAwards
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Our members working for Marie Curie made their voices heard, and their pay offer has been improved. Now, eligible members will decide next steps.
More info: bit.ly/3uTjOKi
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Thank you to our canine comrades for showing solidarity on strike days.
These four-legged friends joined our picket lines to help their humans show the govt we mean business.
Time for the govt to get serious about #FairPayForNursing.
#RCNStrike #NursesStrike #DogsOnPicketLines
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βItβs crucial to have leaders and managers who talent-manage individuals to develop a research career.β?
In this monthβs Fellows blog, Jane Coad explores how she challenged the status quo to pursue a research career in nursing.
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Members have sent a clear message by rejecting the latest NHS pay offer. Board Chair says 'the result could not be clearerβ¦enough is enough. The ball is in Scottish governmentβs court if strike action is going to be avoided'
Read more bit.ly/3YCGBrx
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Applications are now open to submit agenda item for Congress 2023.
This is your chance to help shape the agenda and decide what issues you want to see discussed.
More information: bit.ly/3VKOrgl
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βThis is about us getting into a room and starting to seriously address the fundamental issues for our nursing staff and at the crux of this is about addressing the issues around their pay.β?
tells the Prime Minister need to discuss pay. #RCNStike
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It's simple.
Fair pay means safer patient care.
Nursing staff like Tansy are clear on that - are you?
Donate to the strike fund today so we can sustain this fight:
action.rcn.org.uk/page/117402/do
#SafeStaffingSavesLives #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike
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"Today, the Prime Minister looked out of step with the country he leads. But he could still make this the last nurse strike of his premiership."
reflects on our second day of strikes for fair pay and patient safety.
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Last stop of today at the Royal Liverpool Hsp and our members are still there. Unbelievable commitment from each and every member. Thank you for all you are doing.
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We had another visitor at The Walton Centre. Picket still busy and a fabulous welcome for
Thank you to all of the members, colleagues from the trust, and members of the public for your support for the #RCNStrike today.
#Solidarity
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Thank you for all the support of everyone on picket line, all patients . Staff, public, online and family
Thank you to those who lost a days wage in these most difficult times. They are the heroes.
Letβs continue this fight for the soul of NHS
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Still receiving gifts from the public who thank the nurses for their work β?¦β?© β?¦β?©
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"The Prime Minister is out of step with nursing, he's out of step with patients and he's out of step with the public."
speaks to on the picket line today. #FairPayforNursing
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As another brilliant day on the picket lines draws to a close here are some highlights from the day, showing members standing up for nursing, fair pay and patient safety. Well done, and thank you to each and every one of you who have taken action today.
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Our deputy chair of council joined on the picket line at this morning to share solidarity and our full support with our nursing colleagues in their pursuit of fair pay and safe staffing #EnoughIsEnough #FairPayForNursing
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Just left Bradford Royal Inf before heading to Liverpool. 2 brilliant picket lines at Bradford. Pleasure to meet the fantastic nursing staff.
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"The Government needs to come and speak to these nurses standing on this picket line and realise their worth and their value."
speaking to in Leeds today. #FairPayforNursing
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#FairPayForNursing not only protects the nursing profession, but protects patients too.
RT to show your support for our members like Tansy on strike today.
#RCNStrike #NursesStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives
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Clapped for them on the doorstep. Popped down to the - I have to say, lovely - picket-line at Great Ormond Street. βWhose NHS? Our NHS.β?
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#FairPayforNursing #RCNStrike strike day 2 at the Old Swan picket Lpool βπ?Ό. Solidarity with derogated colleagues working today who still support the strike. This is about patient safety, retention, fair pay, support 4 student nurses, saving the NHS βπ?Όπππ
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Visiting support from in the form of and here at The Walton Centre #RCNStrike picket. #FairPayforNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives
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"I want to be at work, I want to be taking care of my patients but this is the only way to be heard."
RCN member Maxine tells why she's been forced to take strike action. #FairPayforNursing
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βHeβs out of step with patients and heβs out step with the public. He needs to come out of his office, come onto the picket line and start to speak with these nurses.β?
tells the Prime Minister "cannot continue to ignore the voice of nursing." #RCNStrike
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Done - if you can chuck some money in. Solidarity with all the striking workers. twitter.com/theRCN/status/β¦
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So much public support while out on the picket line at the QMC in Nottingham. Even more people here than last week. Momentum has well and truly carried & grown πβ #NursesStrike #FairPayforNursing
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Once again nursing staff were out in force before sunrise and will be on picket lines throughout the day to fight for fair pay and patient safety.
As repeated earlier, the government can avert further action by agreeing to talks.
#FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike
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The crowd is growing here at The Walton Centre. #RCNStrike #Liverpool #Solidarity (I might be biased, but I reckon our picket line is the best one!)
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Sad to have to come out on strike again.
Safe and effective care.
Fair pay for our wonderful Nurses.
#SafeStaffingSavesLives
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