Dear Members, Today in collaboration both trade unions in EMAS, UNISON & GMB have held a meeting with the Director of Operations, Deputy Director of Operations and Deputy Director of People around the proposed changes to colleagues who work on our Fast Response Vehicles (FRVs). Following this meeting we have agreed to digest these discussions, […]
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UNISON BULLETIN – EMAS FRV CHANGES FRV Cuts Announced Without Consultation – UNISON Opposes This Decision East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has announced a major change to its frontline response model—proposing to remove approximately 50% of Fast Response Vehicles (FRVs) across the Trust’s operational area by August 2025. Although staff currently working on FRVs will […]
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📣 UNISON EMAS: Rostering Principles Consultation — Your Voice, Your Future 🗓️ Stage 1: Principles Consultation Focus: New EMAS rostering principles Who: All EMAS staff working on a rota When: 30 June – 14 August 2025 (45 days) 🔍 These Principles Are Not Finalised — This Is Your Chance to Shape Them EMAS is proposing a new set of rostering principles […]
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UNISON Member Update: Band 3 Pay Delay and ongoing concerns raised Dear Members, Over the weekend, we received an important update regarding the PCA Band 3 pay uplifts, due from April 2025. Unfortunately, we have now been informed that these payments will not be included in the June pay due to a payroll processing matter. […]
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🚨 NHS Pay Update: Your Voice Matters! 🚨 The government has imposed a 3.6% pay rise for NHS staff in England, just 0.1% above inflation, but here’s what else you need to know: 🔴 No Negotiations: This is not an offer for you to accept or reject—there were no talks with unions, and it’s being […]
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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 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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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