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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EMAS rota review – UNISON update and next steps (including member survey) Dear colleague, UNISON has been working intensively with EMAS to resolve outstanding issues arising from the implementation of the new rotas, following the Trust’s rota review process (which usually takes place around every five years). A positive outcome already secured: […]
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Lincolnshire Meal break Survey results Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the UNISON meal break survey. The survey closed at 5:00 pm on 20th January 2026. It was issued to eligible UNISON members in Lincolnshire in line with GDPR requirements. In total, just over 70% of verified members replied. Of these […]
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Dear Colleagues, Both UNISON EMAS and GMB@EMAS will be surveying all Lincolnshire A&E staff in the coming days, and your prompt participation is crucial. The survey seeks your views on proposed changes to meal break arrangements for shifts longer than 8 hours, including the planned increase from 30 to 45 minutes for 12-hour shifts. Staff […]
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