We'll be holding an online Q&A session for North West members employed at next week's striking trusts on Monday 16th January for an hour from 4pm. Come along to find out all you need to know about what's involved in preparing for and running a strike day. bit.ly/3H0thXh

Locations and timings for picket lines are available now on the events pages of our website for the majority of Trusts taking part in the action on 18/19 January. Find out what you need to know and get involved. #FairPayforNursing bit.ly/3Kkhgdj

Quite unbelievable. The lack of respect for own staff. Shocking to say the least. Perhaps paying their own nursing staff this rate would have resulted in them being able to afford to live.

Picket lines across the North West and beyond will be opening early tomorrow morning and for the majority of our members at striking trusts this will be the first time they have taken such action. Find out what to expect in our guide: bit.ly/3B9LDBt

Are you ready for two days of action in England? If you're joining other RCN members on the picket line tomorrow or Thursday please share your pictures and experiences with us using #RCNStrike. #FairPayForNursing

Can we function without Nurses? No. Can anyone get a job as a nurse? No. Do we have enough nurses? No. Should we pay nurses fairly, retain staff and improving staffing levels. Yes. Retweet if you agree! #FairPayforNursing #NursesStrike #RCNStrike

Our nursing staff out in force at Whiston Hospital. Their message is loud and very clear ‘We expect you to keep fighting for us and our patients’ I hear you and the RCN is totally committed to doing the right thing for you.

Peaceful, good natured and respectful but passionate in their cause. Nurses on our picket line at Arrowe Park Hospital @wuthnhs demonstrating the very best way to demonstrate!

It takes more than a bit of snow to stand in the way of a nurse with a point to make. Hardy souls have made it to lines across the region, including Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chorley & Royal Preston and WWL NHS We know it's freezing but please join us if you can. Every voice matters. #RCNStrike

Media interest remains high in our action and we are always looking for members to act as spokespeople to help get our message across, as Hilary is doing at Whiston. Speak to your picket supervisor if you’re willing to help. #RCNStrike #FairPayforNursing

Members of the RCN Cheshire East and RCNCheshireWestBranch branches - don't forget to sign up for your joint meeting on 16th March. Taking place on Teams, we'll be joined by Lighthouse Financial who'll provide advise on financial planning and pensions. Book now: bit.ly/3SkIFl2

2. We as a nation are so lucky to have NHS and we need to fight with all our might to save it. Because if this government has there way we won’t have it for much longer #SaveOurNHS #FairPayForNursing The RCN RCNCheshireWestBranch ❤️ NHS ❤️

Got a question about the upcoming strike action? Don't miss this afternoon's online Q&A session for North West members with Regional Director Estephanie Dunn. No need to register, just join the event straight from our website: bit.ly/3UKKoS9

NURSES DAY AWARDS 2023 Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust SuccessAtTheCountess Nominations are open until 6th May Categories: 🏅inspirational nurse leader award 🏅innovation in patient safety (team award) 🏅rising star award 🏅outstanding international nurse award Contact: [email protected]

Court proceedings related to our strike action on 2 May will take place at the High Court, Royal Courts of Justice, London, from 10.30am on Thursday 27 April. Members will be notified of the outcome following any ruling. Read the latest: rcn.org.uk/news-and-event… #RCNStrike

As we prepare for what will still be our most intense #RCNStrike yet, Pat Cullen MP urges members to stand up to this government - for our patients, our profession and our NHS. We will not be silenced.

Our ballot for the next 6 months of strike action opens mid May. Today our nursing staff said the SoS taking them to court has only strengthened their resolve to not have their voice silenced. Make sure your colleagues all vote in the next ballot. Things will change. Thank You

Members of both the RCN Cheshire East and RCNCheshireWestBranch branches - your next meeting is on 15 June. We'll hear from Leona Cameron, RCN Employment Relations Head of Health Safety and Wellbeing, on the topic of why we need to look after our own wellbeing. bit.ly/43b1jjN

#RCNStrike ballot papers will be arriving from today: ✅ Complete yours and return it as soon as you can ✅ Get your colleagues to do the same ✅ Share this post to spread the word For the latest updates, visit our FAQs page: bit.ly/3FYTjKi

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're proud to announce that we've partnered with @clearmind67 to launch the Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award. The annual award aims to promote racial equality within nursing and midwifery ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/3ZFR3iS