RCM calls on TUC Congress to ‘stand with us to tackle inequalities in maternity care’
‘The trade union movement should be on the side of every woman and every baby whose lives are endangered by inequalities.’ That’s the message the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has taken to the 2025 Trade Union Congress (TUC) this weekend. The RCM used the first of its two motions to shine a light on […]
On call proposals scrapped by Trust following RCM ballot result
Confirmation that plans to implement a grossly unfair acute on call rota for midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland have been scrapped has been welcomed by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) The RCM says the U-turn by the Trust is as a result of ‘members collectively standing strong together’ and turning out in their […]
Midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland vote YES to industrial action
Midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland have voted in favour of taking industrial action over proposals for arrangements that would see them being ‘on call’ on their days off. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says its recent ballot of impacted members has resulted in a resounding yes to industrial action with 97.18% voting in […]
RCM ballots members on industrial action over on call arrangements
Midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland are being balloted on industrial action over proposals for on call arrangements that would see them being ‘on call’ on their days off. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has described the proposals as ‘unsafe and grossly unfair’ which would effectively see midwives having their on call working hours […]
Proud to support members when things go wrong, equally proud to improve workplace conditions
On International Workers Memorial Day, RCM’s Director for Representation and Organising shares some of the most recent workplace wins and settlements secured for RCM members. In 2024 the RCM won a staggering £1.2 million in damages and settlements for RCM members through our comprehensive legal services. This figure is almost three times the previous year’s […]
RCM calls on TUC to tackle racial discrimination and inequalities in the NHS
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging the TUC support its call to eradicate systemic racism faced by global majority NHS staff at this weekend’s Trade Union Congress (TUC) Black Workers’ Conference. The RCM’s motion shines a spotlight on the continued inequities faced by global majority staff, particularly those in ‘bank’ roles, who support […]
Re-banding and backpay win for maternity support workers
Two skilled and committed maternity support workers (MSW) from the north of England with over 25 years of experience between them have successfully challenged their pay band and won their case with the support of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Working with other MSWs, they have also succeeded in securing seven years’ back pay […]
RCM calls on TUC Women’s Conference to do more to support women in the workplace
Calls to campaign more on the health and safety issues that impact women in the workplace and the need for more women to become health and safety reps were among two of the RCM’s motions at the TUC Women’s Conference today. The RCM says issues that particularly impact women aren’t always top of the agenda […]