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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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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