28.05.15
Royal College of Midwives seeks to join TUC
A formal application is being made by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to affiliate to the TUC.
If the application is successful the RCM will become the first Royal College to be a member of the Trades Union Congress.
Commenting on the decision, Cathy Warwick, chief executive of the RCM, said: “This is a significant, historic and positive decision by the RCM. We already have a range of affiliations and collaborations such as that with the International Confederation of Midwives. Membership of the TUC will bring substantial benefits to our members from both an employment relations and professional perspective.
“It will enable us to contribute even more to the joint activities of colleagues from within the TUC. It also offers our members access to a wide range of education, learning and training opportunities.”
TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said: “We are delighted that the RCM is to take the historic step of seeking to become the newest member of the TUC.
“Our movement derives its strength from its members, and we look forward to working more closely with such a strong and professional body as the RCM.
“Together with our other affiliates we will continue to defend and champion our NHS and public services, which are a bedrock to a strong economy and a just society. Leadership and support in the public sector will be crucial in the coming years, as will campaigning on equality and women’s rights. All unions have a very important role to play.”
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