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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2 Nov 2022
RCN ballot for strike action now closed
The RCN ballot for strike action closed at 12 midday today (2 November). The RCN will get the results of the ballot shortly. Your elected representatives will consider the ballot result and the next steps. They are also considering the latest offer from Scottish government.
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2 Nov 2022
RCN’s biggest ever strike ballot now closed: results announced soon
We’ve been asking members to vote ‘yes’ to strike action in our fight for safe staffing and fair pay.
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29 Oct 2022
Public support for nursing staff going on strike is at its highest
As the RCN's historic ballot enters its final days, new polling reveals nearly two thirds of the public strongly support strike action as concern over the number of nursing staff working in the NHS peaks.