What do the changes to the Roster and Rota Procedure actually mean for staff?Following the approval of Version 1.1 today, we wanted to give members a brief overview of some of the key changes that have been agreed. The new version keeps the main principles of the existing procedure but makes a number of areas […]
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Rota and Roster Procedure – Member Update Today, Version 1.1 of the EMAS Roster and Rota Procedure was formally approved, concluding a lengthy review following the introduction of the new rotas. UNISON has taken a strategic, multi-pronged approach throughout this process. Alongside formal discussions, we have supported members, challenged issues as they arose and used […]
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Important ECA and ASC member update – please read UNISON EMAS has today issued an important update to members by text and email regarding the latest outcome from the Put Our Banding Right campaign. The update includes information for Emergency Care Assistants and Ambulance Support Crews about the creation of the new Band 4 Emergency […]
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UNISON and EMAS joint Statement regarding ECAs and ASCs We are pleased to share positive news following our ongoing partnership working with Trade Union colleagues and in response to UNISON’s Put Our Banding Right campaign a formal pathway has now been agreed for Emergency Care Assistants (ECA) and Ambulance Support Crews (ASC). Over the past 18 months, a comprehensive review of […]
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Update to Members – New Clinical Decision-Making and Conveyance Process Following the implementation of the new clinical decision-making and patient conveyance processes this week, UNISON met with the Senior Leadership Team within the Quality Directorate to raise the significant concerns being reported by members. During this meeting, we sought assurances and explanations around the rationale […]
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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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