FRV Proposed Changes Update – Joint Union Statement Following high level discussions with the EMAS Senior Leadership Team around the proposal to significantly alter Fast Reponses Vehicle (FRV) cover in EMAS, we have an important announcement. The Trust, after discussions with local divisional teams, were set to introduce the proposed changes by early August 2025. […]
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PTS Pay Discrepancies, Job Descriptions, and concerns in relation to PTS management UNISON is fully aware of the serious and ongoing issues affecting our members working within PTS. Since November 2023, we have made it our top priority to address long-standing discrepancies in pay and ensure roles are properly recognised and fairly rewarded. Working with […]
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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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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 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 […]
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Urgent Action Needed: Time for Talks! Time to Act! NHS workers are fully committed to supporting the government’s efforts to reduce waiting times and tackle the backlog in healthcare. However, for too long, NHS staff have faced pay rises that come months after the 1st of April and are often far below the rising cost […]
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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 […]
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To. East Midlands Ambulance Trust CEO. (by email and post) Dear Richard, PCA, ASC & ECA RE-BANDING – UNISON PROPOSAL Over the past few months UNISON has run an extensive survey throughout EMAS of Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Care Assistant and Ambulance Support Crew roles (hereafter referred to universally […]
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