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STAFF at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) voted overwhelmingly for Unite to be recognised as their union today amid pay and employment issues.
The more than 200-strong workforce voted by 87 per cent on a 76 per cent turnout in favour of trade union representation following two rounds of redundancies at the RCGP since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year.
The college, founded in 1952, is the professional body for more than 50,000 GPs. It works to maintain and encourage standards in general medical practice, as well as supporting doctors throughout their careers.
Unite regional officer Matt Freeman said: “A year ago, we had very few members and no organisation at the college. This victory shows what can be achieved when members and reps work collectively in pursuit of union recognition.
“Unite looks forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with RCGP management to help chart the best course for the organisation’s employees” [after the pandemic].
Unite national officer Siobhan Endean said: “We are delighted. Unite has a strong reputation in fighting its members’ corner across the community, youth workers and not-for-profit sector.”
