EMAS has provided GMB with data suggesting that around 80% of new rotas have been agreed by the colleagues expected to work them. This position is also being supported by UNISON. However, this directly contradicts the feedback received from GMB members through our recent survey.

Given this clear discrepancy, GMB believes it is essential to verify the true position before any conclusions are drawn or changes are implemented. We will shortly publish the EMAS data on a division-by-division basis and are asking members to come forward if they disagree with their rota or believe it has been accepted under pressure.

“Significant progress has been made during our partnership meeting between EMAS, Unison and GMB colleagues, we all remain committed to working together. Following your feedback and as a result of today’s joint discussions, where teams have collectively agreed to their new rota, these will now be implemented as planned.  We all recognise that this will […]

Following extensive member engagement, feedback and survey responses, GMB secured a pause to the EMAS rota review process to allow for meaningful negotiations with the Trust. This pause was requested directly in response to the strength and clarity of feedback received from members across the service. What Members Told Us – Key Findings The recent survey and […]