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RCN asks: are you prepared to strike for better pay?
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 20, 2017
Summary
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is polling 270,000 members on potential strike action over NHS pay. This follows below-inflation pay increases announced by governments in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare policy
- Nursing workforce
- Industrial relations
Background:
- Recent below-inflation pay increases for NHS staff in England, Scotland, and Wales have caused dissatisfaction.
- The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) represents a significant portion of the UK's nursing workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gauge RCN members' willingness to participate in strike action regarding current NHS pay offers.
- To inform RCN's strategic decisions in response to the pay dispute.
Main Methods:
- An online poll distributed to approximately 270,000 RCN members.
- Data collection on members' views concerning NHS pay and potential industrial action.
Main Results:
- The RCN has initiated a poll to assess member sentiment on striking over pay.
- The poll addresses the recent below-inflation pay increases affecting NHS staff.
Conclusions:
- The RCN is actively seeking member input to address concerns over NHS pay.
- Results of the poll will guide the RCN's next steps in the ongoing pay dispute.