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.
England strike ballot now open
Are you employed on an NHS Agenda for Change contract in England? You can now vote on strike action. Your ballot paper has been posted to you. Return it by post using the pre-paid envelope before 23 June.
> Read more about the ballot
Strike action in Wales
We've written to the Welsh Government, calling for an immediate return to negotiations. If talks do not resume, strikes will take place on 6 and 7 June and 12 and 13 July.
> Learn more about our campaign in Wales
Attend a Get Out the Vote workshop
This online session will give you the skills and tools to engage your colleagues and increase turn out for the England Strike Ballot. You can also use our toolkit to help you engage as many members as possible.
> Join a workshop today
Find out more about industrial action
We answer your pressing questions about what happens next.
> Get answers
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.
If you’d like to help protect members from the financial impact of striking, donate to our strike fund.
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.
Other useful resources
Latest campaign news
-
26 May 2023
Anti-strike bill: RCN lobbying sees Lords pass crucial amendment
Peers have voted in favour of an amendment, that the RCN helped table, to protect workers from being sacked for taking part in lawful strike action.
-
24 May 2023
Latest NMC data exposes nursing retention crisis, says RCN
Almost 27,000 people left the register in the past year, with more than half of those leaving earlier than planned, citing burnout, workload and concerns over care quality.
-
23 May 2023
England strike ballot opens as RCN leader meets health secretary
Members working for the NHS in England are urged to vote ‘yes’ to strike action as we pressure ministers to improve the pay award for nursing staff.
