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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20 Dec 2022
Day two of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ strikes: RCN issues ultimatum to government
Open formal pay negotiations within 48 hours or face another wave of strike action, warns RCN leader, as the second day of strikes begins in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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15 Dec 2022
‘We strike for the future of the NHS’: RCN strike action begins
The largest strike in RCN history starts today, as ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales demand fair pay and patient safety.
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13 Dec 2022
RCN strikes will go ahead, after Health Secretary refuses to discuss pay
Government rejects option to avert ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ strikes by choosing not to enter formal pay negotiations. Strikes in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will happen on 15 and 20 December.