Important ECA and ASC member update – please read UNISON EMAS has today issued an important update to members by text and email regarding the latest outcome from the Put Our Banding Right campaign. The update includes information for Emergency Care Assistants and Ambulance Support Crews about the creation of the new Band 4 Emergency […]
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UNISON and EMAS joint Statement regarding ECAs and ASCs We are pleased to share positive news following our ongoing partnership working with Trade Union colleagues and in response to UNISON’s Put Our Banding Right campaign a formal pathway has now been agreed for Emergency Care Assistants (ECA) and Ambulance Support Crews (ASC). Over the past 18 months, a comprehensive review of […]
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Update to Members – New Clinical Decision-Making and Conveyance Process Following the implementation of the new clinical decision-making and patient conveyance processes this week, UNISON met with the Senior Leadership Team within the Quality Directorate to raise the significant concerns being reported by members. During this meeting, we sought assurances and explanations around the rationale […]
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Rota Consultation Update – UNISON Secures Extension and Key ImprovementsDeadline for unresolved rotas extended to 1st July following staff feedback.We are pleased to share a positive update. Following sustained engagement and strong representation by UNISON during the rota consultation process, an extension to the rota submission deadline has now been agreed after detailed discussions with the […]
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Update on rota negotiations and UNISON position 4 March 2026Dear Colleagues, With the new rota due to start in April, we know members want one thing above all, certainty so you can plan childcare, leave, rest days and travel with confidence. This update sets out. 1. what has been agreed through negotiation so far 2. […]
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Dear Colleagues, You may have seen recent communications regarding a proposed pause to the rota review process. UNISON wants to provide clarity on our position and what this means for members. UNISON’s position on pauses UNISON does not support a Trust-wide pause to all aspects of the rota review at this time, while open […]
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Dear Colleagues, Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent UNISON consultation survey on the rota review and FRV mitigation package. Members’ feedback was clear about what you expect your union to focus on next. While views differ on some elements, there is strong agreement on the issues that must be resolved properly […]
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Member Update: Meeting with EMAS CEO & Director of Operations – Rota Changes and Next Steps On Wednesday, UNISON representatives met again with the CEO and Director of Operations at EMAS to continue discussions regarding the ongoing concerns around rota changes. During the meeting, we: · Reviewed the areas that have still not submitted rotas. […]
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Protect Our TOIL & Meal Break Agreements – UNISON Ambulance Sector Update Over the coming weeks and months, UNISON branches will be engaging with members regarding proposed changes to terms and conditions. We have already been involved in national discussions with employers about public holidays and TOIL arrangements for staff who work on those days. […]
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UNISON EMAS negotiates improvements to the EMAS rota reviewDear Colleagues, UNISON is updating members on the latest position following continued negotiations with senior management at East Midlands Ambulance Service on the rota review and the proposed reduction in FRV numbers. UNISON EMAS has taken this last week to proactively continue negotiating improvements to the proposals, […]
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