We have again today written to the LAS management to request progress on the resolution of the disparity between the EAC current pay band and the result of the Job Evaluation panel that took place last week. As we wrote back in April we have been campaigning to the LAS management for some time that […]
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On 1 April 2019, NHS Improvement introduced new national ambulance vehicle specifications and all new ambulances purchased need to be in line with these. More information on the specifications can be found here. UNISON recognises that there is too much variation between ambulance vehicles in the English ambulance services and a more joined up approach […]
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It’s time to choose who speaks for you on UNISON’s national executive council. You’re hard at work keeping our vital public services running, and leading busy lives with your family and friends. So, now’s your chance to elect the people who’ll speak up on your behalf over the next two years. Our branch has nominated: […]
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Over the last year London Ambulance UNISON Branch have on numerous occasions raised the issue that our TEAC/EAC members have seen significant changes to the job role that was first agreed and matched to band 4 in 2014. The significant changes being: The knowledge, skills and experience required for the EAC role is now equal […]
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The consultation for the new National ambulance vehicle specification for English NHS ambulance trusts has now concluded. NHS Improvement have published the consultation response document that you can download here. They have also published the new national specification that you can download here.
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Our campaigning work has stopped the Health and Care Professions Council from imposing a massive 18% fee hike on health staff. At the end of 2018 the Health and Care Professions Council consulted on proposals that would see its registration fee rise by an inflation-busting 18%. Despite overwhelming opposition, the HCPC decided to press ahead […]
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Yesterday (20th March) we held our Annual General Meeting at UNISON centre in Euston. We had a terrific turnout and we would like to thank all the members who turned up last night. Disappointingly we were just a few short of being quorate. This year, Branch officer reports were put together in a colourful booklet. […]
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Today LAS UNISON have formally responded to the proposal on annual leave arrangements made in January by the LAS management. As expected, we have, as a Branch, rejected the proposal. We recognise that the arrangements reflect a marked reduction in the working conditions for our frontline members and through consultation with members by our elected […]
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