Branch officers – organising the annual general meeting

This i-learn module looks at the importance of running an effective branch annual general meeting (AGM). Each branch must hold an annual general meeting for all members each year, usually in January, where the election of branch officers, workplace representatives and MSW advocates for the year ahead can take place.  The annual statement of receipts […]

MSW advocates

Maternity support workers (MSWs) play an important role in supporting midwives to deliver quality care to babies, women and their families. Support workers are a vital part of maternity teams across the UK and the voice of MSWs needs to be heard in the workplace. The RCM aims to build a strong network of advocates […]

GDPR for activists

This short i-learn module on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aims to support activists in understanding how these new regulations impact on the way they store and use data about RCM members. By the end of this i-learn module you will have an understanding of: what is meant by personal data the importance of […]

Branch officers – the chairperson

This i-learn module will look at the key role of the chairperson/facilitator in ensuring that RCM branch meetings are conducted properly, that the agenda is followed and that all present participate fully in the decision making process. Study time: 10 minutes Original content: 2017Reviewed: 2021

Branch officers – the branch secretary

This i-learn module looks at the role played by branch secretaries in organising the administrative and day-to-day functions of the branch including leadership responsibilities for the branch. Study time: 10 minutes Original content: October 2017Reviewed: 2021

Branch officers – the branch treasurer

This i-learn module looks at the role of the branch treasurer and the importance of this role alongside branch secretaries and chairpersons. It looks at the skills required and the tasks that make up the branch treasurer’s role. Study time: 10 minutes Original content: 2017Reviewed: 2021

New stewards foundation course

In this i-learn introductory course for new stewards, and for those interested in becoming stewards, you will find out the basics of the RCM steward role and the essential know-how to get you started. It is designed to provide you with the foundations of the role prior to you attending a face-to-face stewards introductory course. […]

Student Midwives’ Forum

This network is open to all members of the Student Midwives’ Forum.  It is not accessible to other student midwives.

Your rights to time off and facilities for trade union duties

Your rights to time off and facilities for trade union duties provides information on the rights of workplace representatives including stewards, health and safety reps and learning reps to take time off to perform their duties and to be given certain facilities to help them do so. The course is suitable for existing workplace reps […]