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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23 Nov 2022
Nursing confirmed as most trusted profession as strike risk grows
While nursing ranks highest, trust in politicians has plummeted.
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18 Nov 2022
Scottish government returns to pay negotiations with RCN to avoid nursing strikes
The RCN has paused formal announcement of strike action in Scotland as the Scottish government has agreed to return to the negotiating table on NHS nursing staff pay.
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9 Nov 2022
NHS pay ballot results: members vote to strike at majority of NHS employers across the UK
Results of our biggest ever strike ballot show record numbers of nursing staff are prepared to join picket lines this winter.