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Chief Executive and General Secretary's update



26 blog posts
  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 5 May 2023

    Strength. Unity. Resolve

    Our Chief Executive Pat Cullen considers crucial next steps in our campaign for fair pay and patient safety.

  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 21 Apr 2023

    We will strike again

    Pat Cullen sets out plans for 48-hours of industrial action.

  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 31 Mar 2023

    Your vote is vital

    The consultation on a new NHS pay offer for 2023-24 is now open and Pat Cullen urges members in England to engage with the offer in full. 

  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 20 Mar 2023

    Negotiating pay

    What happened in the five weeks between England’s last day of strike action and the announcement of the government pay offer last Thursday?

  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 10 Mar 2023

    Celebrating our great women-led nursing profession

    Pat Cullen marks International Women’s Day and thanks RCN reps for their commitment to improving nursing for all.

  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 24 Feb 2023

    Together, we’re striding towards fair pay for nursing

    As intensive talks about NHS pay take place, Pat Cullen congratulates members on their achievements so far. 

  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 10 Feb 2023

    Anger, determination, and courage – two more days of RCN strike action 

    Pat Cullen reflects on two more days on RCN picket lines this week.

  • Pat Cullen speaking into a megaphone Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 3 Feb 2023

    The Prime Minister has no place left to hide

    With a new offer from the Welsh government and strikes in Wales cancelled, Pat Cullen renews her call for the PM to come to the negotiating table.

  • Pat Cullen on picket line January 2023 strikes Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 27 Jan 2023

    Striking matters

    You should be proud of yourselves as you continue to balance strike action with your commitment to deliver safe care.

  • Professor Pat Cullen Professor Pat Cullen 20 Jan 2023

    Fighting for our future

    Pat Cullen thanks members for standing firm in the face of ongoing government inaction over pay.

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