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The Activism Academy is here to empower RCN members to win meaningful improvements and positive change in workplaces, the nursing profession, and members' communities. https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved #RCNActivism
Great to celebrate Nursing Support Worker day at the RCN NSW conference.

Nursing support workers are the bedrock of the Nursing profession, worthy of celebration 🎉

Find out how you can get more involved to shape the future of the nursing profession: 💪

www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Now a session on building power by the Activism Academy 💪
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
'we are the nursing heroes of tomorrow' 🔥

RCN Student Ambassador Conference 2025
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Now an update from Stu, The Activism Academy's Digital Comms Coordinator on the New RCN Activism App, and how we can use it to build community!

Exciting stuff 🤩

#RCNActivism
#JRC2025
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Now Rhian, Trade Union Committee member for Yorkshire and Humber and co-chair of the RCN Reps Project Board gives an update on the RCN's current work to grow and strengthen our Rep community 🔥

#RCNActivism
#JRC2025
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Next up, associate director of the Activism Academy George Woods gives an update on the RCN Activism Strategy

🔗 www.rcn.org.uk/Professional...
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger opening day two of #JRC2025 talking about the importance of RCN Activism 🔥
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
RCN President Bejoy gives a pre-dinner speech at #JRC2025 recognising the valuable contribution that RCN Reps make to the Nursing community 💪🏾
October 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We’re now discussing NHS bank and its impact on pay, terms and conditions. 😰 #RCNReps25
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It’s Joint Reps Conference!

Let’s get down to business 💪

Let’s get loud! 💥

#RCNReps2025
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Deborah, RCN Cheshire Branch Chair, encouraging you to join your Branch AGM!

📍 Cheshire Branch AGM: 4 November, 2-3:30pm: rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events/041125-nw-cheshire-branch-agm

🗺️ Find out when yours is: rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events#=8&c=1&q=Branch%20AGM&r=%20&t=&p=&a=tabRegional&sr=1
October 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Jan Shortt from the National Pensioners Convention is now speaking about the issues retired people face in the UK — including the government’s attacks on welfare — and the need for a strong voice. ✊

#RCNRetiredMembers
September 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“I reinvented myself as a mosquito, because you can’t ignore a mosquito!” 🦟

Zeba Arif is speaking now about the need for members, retired or not, to speak up and challenge politicians directly on the issues facing nursing.

#RCNRetiredMembers
September 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Heaps of ideas in the room on what resources and tools retired members need to get active and make positive change.

#RCNRetiredMembers
September 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Conference Chair Fiona Milner opening the conference with a tribute to Professor Dame June Clark

#RCNRetiredMembers
September 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
RCN Retired Members Conference 2025!

Let's go 🔥🔥🔥🔥
September 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Hi Nurses of Blue Sky! 🦋

Imagine a world where Nurses are paid a fair wage 🔥

Imagine a world which ensures safe staffing 🚑

Imagine a world where care is given only in apt settings 🏥

Now. Stop imagining and join the fight to make it a reality 💪

Come and get involved: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
September 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Are you an RCN Rep? ✊

Could you step up and lead? 🫵

Read Rhian's blog about being on the Trade Union Committee 💪

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

#RCNActivism
August 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Great to be in Scotland with a team of fantastic Learning Reps today for a day of learning!

Interested in becoming a learning rep? find out more here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...

#RCNActivism
August 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
📢 Calling all retired RCN members!

Join us at the RCN Retired Members Conference for an inspiring day of connection, activism & shaping nursing’s future.

📍 RCN HQ, London
📅 15 September 2025
ℹ️ rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events/rcn-retired-members-conference
August 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
RCN members in NHS/HSBC England, Wales or NI

🚨Less Than 12 Hours🚨

Final call to join the BIGGEST NURSING VOICE of the year! 🗳️💙

📣 If you haven’t voted yet, do it now👇

www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...

📲 If you have, don’t stop there — call, message, + remind your colleagues.

Bejoy, RCN President
July 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
⏰ Last day to have your say on 3.6% - is it enough?

🗳️ If you’re eligible, make sure you vote before 11.59pm Sunday when our consultation closes.

🗣️ Make your voice heard: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Have-your-say#pay
July 26, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📣 Attention NHS/HSC members in England, Wales and NI

4 days left to Get Out the Vote! 🗣️

Today, can you find one member who hasn't voted yet and convince them to vote?

Keep sharing the link: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Have-your-say#pay

Keep up the good work 💪
July 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Here are 5 things you can still do to ensure a good turn out in the England, Wales and NI NHS/HSC consultations

1) Vote
2) Ask a colleague to vote
3) Add a reminder to vote on your teams handover
4) Post the link in your work's WhatsApp
5) Post a reminder on socials

www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
July 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Breaking 📣

The RCN announced the extent of NHS Nursing pay cuts over the past 10 years!

Remember, we still have time to vote on our pay!

It is OUR pay, OUR say!

Vote here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
July 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM