EMAS rota review – UNISON update and next steps (including member survey)

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: […]

Posted: 28 th January 2026

Update! – Lincolnshire Meal Break Survey Results and next steps.

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 […]

Posted: 22 nd January 2026

Upcoming Survey on Meal Breaks

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 […]

Posted: 9 th January 2026

Joint statement on the Rostering Consultation

Joint statement on the Rostering Consultation provided by Tim Slater (EMAS Deputy Director of Operations), and UNISON EMAS and GMB@EMAS “Consultation is about ensuring staff views play a role in shaping organisational change. We’re grateful to all staff who have given feedback during the rota review consultation for A&E Divisions, which started in October 2025. […]

Posted: 2 nd December 2025

NEPTS Review

NEPTS Review You may have recently received an email dated 18 November 2025 from Ben Holdaway titled “NEPTS Review.” Within that email is an important survey for all NEPTS team members to complete. Over the years, and through continued dialogue with you, UNISON has been working closely with Joy Weldin and the EMAS Executive Team […]

Posted: 25 th November 2025

UNISON & GMB Joint Update: Rota Consultation – Members’ Voices Must Be Heard

UNISON & GMB Joint Update: Rota Consultation – Members’ Voices Must Be Heard Firstly, thank you to every member who has taken part in the recent rota surveys. Your feedback has been loud and clear – members are frustrated, disillusioned, and deeply concerned with the current rota consultation process. Meeting with the Trust – Monday […]

Posted: 13 th November 2025

Joint Trade Union Update – Rota Consultation

Joint Trade Union Update – Rota Consultation Just over a week ago, the Trust launched the rota consultation. Since then, we have been listening closely to feedback from our members across all divisions. Your voices have been heard loud and clear. Our membership has serious concerns, and we have taken them directly to the Trust. […]

Posted: 31 st October 2025

UNISON Statement on EMAS Rota Consultations

Dear Members, Yesterday the A&E rota consultation has started. We recognise that this is a significant change, and we fully understand that many of you may feel concerned or unsettled in the early stages. Our priority throughout this process is to ensure your voice is heard. We strongly encourage every member to read the consultation document carefully, this […]

Posted: 23 rd October 2025

Update on the Foundation Living Wage

Update on the Foundation Living Wage At a recent Executive Team meeting, EMAS reviewed its position as a Real Living Wage Foundation employer. EMAS originally signed up to the scheme in 2015, following a successful proposal from UNISON. Unfortunately, the financial landscape has changed in recent years and ensuring that pay arrangements are aligned with […]

Posted: 3 rd September 2025

FRV Consultation Update – Joint Statement From UNISON EMAS and GMB@EMAS

Joint Statement From UNISON EMAS and GMB@EMAS FRV Consultation Update During an FRV Consultation Mid-Point review meeting, which took place yesterday, representatives from UNISON EMAS and GMB@EMAS were informed by the Trust that the current FRV consultation would be suspended, also stating that ‘This decision reflects our commitment to ensuring that all voices are heard […]

Posted: 21 st August 2025