Fighting an unfair fee
Nurse Eva Omondi’s crusade to challenge the immigration health surcharge began at RCN Congress in 2018. She explains how support for her mission resulted in a government promise to scrap the charge for health care workers
The voice of nursing students
COVID-19 has seen the RCN Students Committee busier than ever before. Chair Jess Sainsbury explains how the committee has been fighting for funding while making sure students are supported
Right by your side
With COVID-19 presenting unique challenges, RCN Head of Legal (Regulatory) Roz Hooper explains how the RCN’s legal team is supporting members during the pandemic
Recognising the true value of nursing staff
Graham Revie explains how the RCN Trade Union Committee, which he chairs, will be supporting members to lead the fight for a meaningful pay rise this summer
Legal update: changes to furlough
The government announced changes to the COVID-19 Job Retention Scheme at the end of May. Here are the changes reps should be aware of
Five decades of debate
Newly digitised library and archive material is letting us relive Congresses past. Former RCN President Maura Buchanan helps us explore how the event has evolved
Get together
Sisters Helen and Carmel O’Boyle organised a series of virtual events to bring branch members together during what would have been Congress week
Proud and inclusive
RCN steward and safety rep Billy Nichols talks about his work advocating for equality and awareness of LGBT+ people within nursing
Legal update: Disciplinary and grievance procedures
What are the key things employers should consider when deciding if a disciplinary or grievance procedure can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Five things I miss about Congress
Thousands of nursing staff would have been attending RCN Congress in Liverpool this week to debate, learn and unite as a profession. Chair of the event BJ Waltho explains what she’ll miss most with it not taking place
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
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
'Speak up if safety is at risk'
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, safety reps can play a key role in encouraging and supporting members to report incidents
Legal update: annual leave
Emergency legislation means that in some cases annual leave can be carried forward for two years
Download the Spring 2020 issue of RCN Activate
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