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Reducing risks for BAME nursing staff
Find out how reps are helping members from BAME backgrounds get the right protection and support during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Leading positive change
RCN steward Patrick Simbule helped secure protected time for mandatory training enabling staff to develop their skills and improving patient care
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Spotlight on...
We take a closer look at the Professional Nursing Committee and how it ensures members’ views inform the RCN’s professional agenda
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Securing fair NHS terms and conditions
RCN National Officer Hannah Reed explains how we’ve been working to improve members’ terms and conditions of service during the pandemic
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Using social media to campaign
Social media can help you engage members, politicians and the public in RCN campaigns and on nursing issues that matter to you. Read our advice to help you get started and stay safe online
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Legal update: ‘sleep in’ shifts and pay
A ruling that care workers are only entitled to the national minimum wage for the hours they’re awake and working during overnight shifts is hugely disappointing for members
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Creating a pathway to parliament
Vice chair of RCN Manchester central branch Mark Anthony explains the importance of grassroots activism
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Job evaluation success
Bernie explains how she used RCN guidance to get more than 50 staff moved up to a higher pay band
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Legal update: race discrimination and the “all reasonable steps” defence
A recent case demonstrates the importance of employers regularly reviewing and refreshing equality and diversity training to help prevent discrimination in the workplace
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Healing and rebuilding
The fight for fair pay, supporting wellbeing at work and looking to the future – 12 months on from the start of the pandemic, RCN reps come together at our online conference