Implementation of non-pay elements of 2023 deal secured for Scotland members
In a significant win for its members in Scotland the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has announced that its secured agreement and implementation of outstanding non pay elements of the 2023 negotiations. RCM calls for a reduction in the working week have been accepted. The first of three staggered 30-minute reductions in the full-time working […]
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 […]
Midwives could head for the exit says the RCM on proposed Scotland NHS pension changes
By Colin Beesley on 01 March 2022 Proposed changes to NHS pension contributions in Scotland would see many midwives, maternity support workers (MSW) and other NHS staff facing higher pension payments – and possibly heading for the exit. The RCM has outlined its concerns in response to a Scottish Government consultation on their plans to […]
RCM research MSW pay banding and job evaluation
By Alice Sorby, RCM Employment Relations Advisor on 26 November 2019 During MSW week 2018 the RCM held a series of study days for Maternity Support Workers. At these events MSWs were consistently asking us if we thought it was ‘ok’ that they were carrying out certain tasks and responsibilities whilst being paid at a […]