Trans Nurse Claims Union Failed to Support Her During Pronoun Dispute

Trans nurse accuses union of failing to support her during pronoun dispute. Tribunal hears claims of discrimination and lack of legal aid.

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September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A trans nurse has accused the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union of not providing adequate support during a controversial incident involving the use of pronouns for a transgender patient, according to testimony presented at an employment tribunal.

The nurse, Jennifer Melle, received a formal warning after using incorrect pronouns for a transgender patient, leading to a disciplinary investigation. She later claimed the RCN failed to offer legal assistance when she needed it most, particularly during a separate dispute over access to single-sex changing facilities.

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Another nurse involved in the case, Sandie Peggie, testified that she felt unsupported by the union during a disagreement over sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. Both cases highlight growing tensions within the healthcare sector over gender identity policies and the role of unions in supporting staff concerns.

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