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Legal update: am I protected against detriment short of dismissal if I take part in industrial action?
A recent tribunal case raises questions around the scope of legal protection afforded to striking workers
Updated: 25 November 2022 -
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Picket lines: what you need to know
Find out how picket lines work and what to expect if you’re planning to join one.
Updated: 8 July 2023 -
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Working on bank holidays: know your rights
While it’s a welcome day off for some, for many nursing staff it’s just another working day. So what are your entitlements when it comes to bank holidays?
Updated: 24 August 2022 -
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‘I thought I was dreaming – this couldn’t possibly be happening’
When a member faced allegations of gross misconduct, the RCN provided free legal representation and supported him throughout. Now his name is cleared and he has got his life back
Updated: 29 January 2023 -
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Social media: 5 ways it can benefit you (and 5 ways to protect yourself)
Social media can be a positive and valuable force – if it's used responsibly
Updated: 12 March 2024 -
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Five ways to be a good LGBTQ+ ally
Find out how to support your colleagues with RCN rep Billy's top tips, from avoiding assumptions to speaking out
Updated: 23 September 2023 -
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NHS workforce plan: what does it mean for nursing?
170,000 more nurses, 64,000 nursing associates and 10,000 extra nursing students in England each year by 2037. It’s an ambitious plan from the UK government, but we have serious concerns about how it’ll be delivered without proper investment in the existing nursing workforce
Updated: 15 January 2024 -
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Are you an internationally educated nurse working in the NHS?
Here’s why you should vote ‘yes’ in our England strike ballot
Updated: 11 November 2023 -
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Video | 'He was a hero': how the RCN provided legal support after one nurse's tragic COVID-19 death
When RCN member Gareth tragically died from COVID-19 in 2020, his wife Linda contacted us for legal support. Here's how we helped her through the difficult inquest
Updated: 11 November 2023 -
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‘I felt like a criminal, like it was all my fault’
Nursing maternity pay mistake leads to debt
Updated: 15 November 2022
