The Strike Hub
Your one-stop resource for strike information.
Welcome to our Strike Hub, where you’ll find everything you need to feel informed and empowered to support strike action, take part in member ballots and campaign with us for fair pay and safe staffing.
Check back regularly for the latest developments.
NHS Pay FAQs
Find answers to frequently-asked questions about our NHS pay campaign, including strike action in Northern Ireland.
Get answers
Strike action in Northern Ireland
Our members working in Northern Ireland took to picket lines alongside other trade unions on 18 January.
Read the full story
Financial support for striking members
Nursing staff lose a day’s wages each time they strike.
If you took part in RCN strike action, you can claim strike benefit.
Campaign resources
Talking about pay with other members is one of the most important things you can do to support our Fair Pay for Nursing campaign.
Download or order our resources to help spread the word, initiate conversations and build support.
Latest campaign news
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28 Feb 2023
RCN members in Wales reject Welsh government additional pay offer for 2022/23 
RCN Wales has formally requested, in writing to the Minister for Health and Social Services, that negotiations recommence urgently to resolve our dispute
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21 Feb 2023
UK government agrees to process of intensive talks with the RCN
The RCN will pause strike action in England during these talks.
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17 Feb 2023
A new NHS pay offer from Scottish Government
RCN Scotland Board members are considering a new NHS pay offer from Scottish government. The pay offer was made today (17 February) following negotiations between the RCN and other health trade unions and the Scottish government and NHS employers.