Branch templates
Resources for branches Templates and themed poster templates for RCM events in your workplace, plus template documents to promote branch activity in the workplace. This content is for Activists Branch changes Templates Posters Guidance Application to open an RCM branch Application to merge RCM branches Application to affiliate RCM branches Branch meeting agenda (incl. AGM) […]
Activist roles
Activist guidelines This content is for Members and Activists Activist roles Workplace representatives Workplace representatives are the backbone of the RCM. Without them, the RCM would struggle to provide the services that midwives need. Representing and supporting members is a demanding role, which carries with it hard work and serious responsibilities, but we’ll give you […]
Running your AGM
Running your AGM Each branch must hold an AGM for all members each year. This should be held where possible in January to enable the election of branch officers, workplace representatives and MSW advocates for the year ahead and to sign off the annual statement of receipts and payments, and the annual branch review before […]
Running your branch
Running your branch RCM branches are the base unit for member democracy and involvement. Running an effective branch means that members know who their branch activists are and how they can get involved irrespective of whether they are an activist or not. This content is for Activists Running a successful branch Branch guidance Useful resources […]
St David’s Day Conference: Back with a bang! Celebrating inclusivity in maternity
Our St David’s Day conference is back in 2024 with an exhilarating line up. After last year’s theme of inspiring future midwives in Wales, this year we wanted to be even more inclusive, and discussed with our members what the theme should be, and we landed on inclusivity in maternity. Our home for the day […]
RAAC RCM HS Activists’ Briefing January 2024
Breast feeding workers
When you work in maternity services, people would understandably expect your workplace to be the one of the most supportive around all things pregnancy and breastfeeding. Yet a recent RCM survey of health and safety reps found this to be very far from the truth. As midwives and MSWs, we all know the scientific evidence […]
Changing legislation can start with changing our culture and environment
For the STUC Women’s Conference RCM Board member Cher Dougan shares how important it is to advocate for change but how that can come in different ways including but not limited to putting motions forward to change legislation. I had the great pleasure of attending the STUC Women’s Conference at Glasgow Central Hotel. I had […]