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Keelie Barrett retweeted
You voted against scrapping zero hour contracts.
You voted against banning fire and rehire.
You voted against day one sick pay for workers.
You said the minimum wage was too high for young people.
Reform politicians openly say they don't like trade unions.
You will always put the interests of your offshore crypto billionaire donors ahead of workers.
RCM MEMBERS...please all complete this 2 minute survey...help us to evidence the missed breaks, unpaid overtime etc and campaign for change
What did your working week look like last week?
Our new flash survey asks about your experiences during the week of 1-7 June.
The results will help us push for improvements to working lives across maternity services.
➡️ Take the survey: buff.ly/C96ILF4
Keelie Barrett retweeted
Our members tell us they are exhausted, overstretched and working in unsustainable conditions. 45% of midwives report burnout often or always, and only 16% feel there are enough staff to do their job properly.
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Tell us why you're 'Proud to be' and help us celebrate YOU for International Day of the Midwife. The deadline for submissions is 14 April 2026 so please get in touch ASAP. Please email [email protected] with a headshot, your full name and a brief testimonial to get involved!
Keelie Barrett retweeted
The RCM is one of 14 health unions representing more than a million health workers.
All are united in saying that the 3.3% pay award is not enough.
Sign the open letter now: unsn.uk/nhs-pay-letter
Make your views count....sign the letter
This is the Government’s last chance to improve on its inadequate 3.3% award: sign the joint open letter to Wes Streeting now.
We all want the NHS to succeed.
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Calling all RCM members. Sign the open letter demanding better. Midwives and Maternity Support Workers deserve better.
3.3% is not enough.
Sign the NHS Unions open letter now. Midwives deserve to be paid fairly for all that they do.
Please sign the letter and share to everyone in your networks, NHS staff or not - we all want the NHS to succeed. buff.ly/kXjqO1s
Keelie Barrett retweeted
The TUC is anonymously surveying workers that have experienced abuse and violence at work in the last 12 months.
Violence Includes verbal abuse, threats, harassment, intimidation, physical assault and sexual violence.
The survey closes on April 13th.
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Keelie Barrett retweeted
@MidwivesRCM RCM activist Emily child #tucnw26 conference calling for “Rested Midives, Safe Care-protecting downtime and the right to disconnect. #safestaffing
Well done Emily for speaking on behalf of your maternity colleagues
Emily did a fantastic presentation of this motion and a first time speaker too!
Motion 17 is moved by the @MidwivesRCM - Rested Midwives, Safe Care - Protecting Downtime and the Right to Disconnect. The motion is seconded by the @NEUnion and is carried unanimously. #TUCNW26
Part of the @MidwivesRCM delegation at the #TUCNW26
Looking forward to the many debates today @raetrotter1st
It was a privilege yesterday to represent the @MidwivesRCM and support composite 7 protect healthcare workers from harassment and abuse.#TUCWomens26 #SmashingTheStatusQuo
Day 1 of the #TUCWomensconference26
Looking forward to a great event and sending time with the @MidwivesRCM delegation
Keelie Barrett retweeted
Exhausted maternity staff can't deliver the best care. That why we're launching our Safe staffing=safe care campaign in Parliament tomorrow.
Keelie Barrett retweeted
Through representing you when it matters, we have managed to win over £1.5 million for members in damages this year! Head to our website for more information on member benefits, to learn about how we advocate for you and to sign up today: buff.ly/minwRoR
Lots of great discussion debate and questions at the #TUC safety reps connect in Leeds.
Discussing important topics such as improving women's health considerations, law updates, mental health in the workplace and recruiting the next generation of reps.
Attending the #TUC health and safety reps connect event. Looking forward tonlearning lots and getting all the latest health and safety updates. @MidwivesRCM @@EastLancsRCM
Keelie Barrett retweeted
Some great speakers lined up for this. #Midwives and #MSWs have such an important role to play in supporting women and girls who have or are experiencing violence and domestic abuse. @safelives_
Join us for for our 16 days of Activism: Violence against women and girls webinar on 27 November, 13:00-15:00. This webinar will be hosted in collaboration with Payzee Mahmod, Safe Lives and Cavell. Head to bit.ly/RCMVAWGwebinar to learn more and book your free ticket now.
Keelie Barrett retweeted
We have just posted an exciting opportunity for a seasoned media professional passionate about health. Join Team RCM as a Media Relations Advisor (maternity cover), learn more and apply: buff.ly/47i9eOb
Keelie Barrett retweeted
⭐ Exciting opportunity: applications are now open for the MidSoc of the Year category in the #RCMAwards2026!
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the incredible work your society does to support midwifery students and the wider community.
Apply now! rcmawards.com