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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. 

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NHS Pay FAQs

Find answers to frequently-asked questions about our NHS pay campaign, including strike action in Northern Ireland.

Get answers

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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.

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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.

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Latest campaign news

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For all media enquiries, get in touch with our media teams via our press office page.