UNISON’s “Put Our Banding Right” campaign has been working for over a year to secure fair recognition for NEPTS Patient Care Assistants (PCAs). After months of negotiations, we are now asking you to vote on the proposed back pay deal.BackgroundEighteen months ago, UNISON launched the “Put Our Banding Right” campaign with clear objectives: To secure the re-banding […]
Posted: 28 th April 2025
Ambulance Service Staff: Your Voice is Vital – Vote in the Ballot for Fair Pay for All NHS Workers! Shortly you will be receiving your electronic consultative ballot regarding the lack of a pay offer in England. We call on our members to respond to this vital ballot. You should receive this commencing Monday 14th […]
Posted: 11 th April 2025
UNISON Scotland Secures Major Two-Year NHS Pay Deal! A real example of what union strength can achieve – and a vision for success in England UNISON Scotland has successfully negotiated a strong two-year pay offer for NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) staff — a deal that shows the power of collective bargaining and what can […]
Posted: 8 th April 2025
Eligibility: This competition is open to all members of UNISON EMAS branch only. Each participant is allowed only one entry. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified. How to Enter: To enter, participants must complete the competition (which could be a puzzle or another type of challenge) as detailed in the competition section […]
Posted: 5 th April 2025
We work for you, and we’ve heard you want more communication – so here it is! Our monthly newsletter is the best way to stay current on what we’ve been working on, what’s happening within UNISON EMAS, and all the important updates you need. Each month, we’ll also feature a fun competition and a special […]
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Last month, we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025, where we confirmed our newly nominated representatives and officials. While there were no contested positions, these roles have now been fully ratified and added to our already experienced team. With this addition, we continue to strengthen the leadership and support provided to our members.Confirmed […]
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We work for you, and we’ve heard you want more communication – so here it is! Our monthly newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on what we’ve been working on, what’s happening within UNISON EMAS, and all the important updates you need. Each month, we’ll also feature a fun competition and […]
Posted: 24 th February 2025
In September 2024, the trade unions were invited to join a working group tasked with developing new rota and rostering principles for EMAS, with a focus on staff welfare and safety. This represents one of the most significant changes to rotas within EMAS in many years. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with the rota […]
Posted: 13 th February 2025
UNISON EMAS Branch News Bulletin National Minimum Wage and NHS Pay Update (England) The Department of Health has imposed a £0.28 per hour increase on NHS staff in Band 2 and the entry point of Band 3 as an “advance” on the 2025/26 pay award. This raises the lowest pay to just £12.36 an hour—only […]
Posted: 4 th February 2025
Exciting News Bulletin from UNISON EMAS! UNISON ANNOUNCES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH FOR EMAs: NEW BAND 4 JOB DESCRIPTION! We are thrilled to bring you an exciting update on one of our key campaigns this year: “Put Our Banding Right.” Thanks to the relentless efforts, collaboration and partnership between UNISON and EMAS, we are proud to announce […]
Posted: 20 th January 2025