RCN general secretary Pat Cullen warned Rishi Sunak not to underestimate the determination of her members.
Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen
And the general secretary, who described striking as one of the “hardest decisions”, told The Sunday Times fresh negotiations were needed to prevent six more months of action. Having pushed for a 19% pay rise, she had advised members to accept an offer of 5% – a deal they rejected despite being accepted by 14 other unions.
The mental health nurse, 58, from Co Tyrone, said patient safety was “at the centre of everything that we do”.
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