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  • Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 10 Dec 2022

    Farewell and thank you South West - you are the best

    Dear All At the RCN EGM on the 29 November a motion of no confidence was passed. Under RCN governance guidance this is not a binding decision. I have nonetheless decided to stand down from the position of Council member for the South West region and Chair of Dorset branch.

  • Six images of staff and members campaigning across the region, from Bristol to Dorset, including one with Board Chair Jeanette Jones, and another with a guest appearance from Patricia Marquis, RCN England Director, in Dorset with ex-Chair of Congress BJ Waltho and South West Council member Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 18 Nov 2022

    Historic vote

    These are truly momentous times as RCN members have taken the decision to take strike action for the first time in our 106-year history. Here in the South West region there was an overwhelming vote for action by our members who clearly feel #EnoughIsEnough.

  • Geoffrey Walker, BJ Waltho and Patricia Marquis at Dorset Tue 6 Sep 800x400 Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 6 Sep 2022

    Enough is enough. A vote for strike is the only way we can be heard

    Things feel really tough for us all at the moment, but we must not be silent; our voice needs to be heard loudly and clearly by the government. Enough is enough.

  • Time to talk about nursing pay 800x400 Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 17 Aug 2022

    We are facing the most difficult time for over 30 years.

    Inflation (CIPH rate) is expected to soon be 9%, interest rates have increased to 1.75%, utility bills increased by 54% last April and are expected to rise again in October. We cannot meet these demands with a pay award of between 2.5 and 4.5 %

  • Geoffrey Walker Congress #RCN22 Day Four Thursday blog picture Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 9 Jun 2022

    Update on RCN Congress 2022 day four - the final day

    Everyone is tired but buzzing after the previous three great days of debate and meeting each other and making new friends. Last night was the end-of-Congress party with fantastic food choices from several food outlets and the evening continued with dancing with music from a brilliant band. 

  • Geoffrey Congress Wed 2022 blog collage Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 8 Jun 2022

    Day three of #RCN22 Congress - with the Pride flag flying outside for LBGTQ+ month

    Here we go members and friends: day three of #RCN22 Congress, arriving with the Pride flag flying outside the conference centre for LBGTQ+ month. 

  • Geoffrey Walker at Congress 2022 Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 7 Jun 2022

    Congress update from Geoffrey Walker: Day Two

    There is such a fantastic buzz in the Congress hall as delegates arrive, meet each other and network.

  • Geoffrey Walker and BJ Waltho outside the SEC Centre in Glasgow Congress 2022 blog pic Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 6 Jun 2022

    The whole auditorium was buzzing

    As your RCN Council member I am immensely proud to attend #RCN22 together with our other wonderful South West delegates. 

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