Dear GMB@EMAS Members, Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent survey and consultative ballot. The message from members is clear: there is strong opposition to the issues we consulted you on. Your voice has been heard. The ballot results show that 82.5% of voters are against the rostering principles and 87.8% of […]

Dear GMB@EMAS Members, The Government has confirmed the NHS Pay Review Body’s headline recommendation of a 3.3% pay award for health workers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For the first time in years, this increase is due to be implemented on time in April. But while timely, the award is far from enough to […]

GMB General Secretary Gary Smith will be visiting Beechdale Ambulance Station on Tuesday 17 February 2026. Members are invited to come along, meet Gary in person, and raise the issues that matter most to them as part of his visit to the EMAS region.