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Clinical Decision Making – GMB Update EMAS rolled out a new decision-making tool and communicated to staff on Wednesday meaning that you must call an SP for all refusals. We heard your concerns – and we agree. It feels insulting, and it will lead to increased response times. GMB leads, alongside UNISON, met with EMAS […]

GMB EMAS has a new committee following elections at the May branch meeting. New Branch Secretary Dan Roizer says the message is simple: “We know some of you feel the union hasn’t always done enough. We’ve heard that, and we’re not going to shy away from it.” With new leadership in place, the branch is promising greater transparency, visibility, and accountability, with members set to see real changes in how the branch operates over the coming months.

The GMB @ EMAS ballot returned a 31.64% turnout, falling short of the legally required 50%. Industrial action cannot proceed. However, with over 500 members voting yes, EMAS must address the ongoing concerns around the rota review. Your reps will continue working to resolve issues.

The GMB ballot closes this Wednesday 25th March – if you haven’t returned your paper yet, please do it today. Your vote matters. Following a large number of member responses, we’ve already forced the trust to pause disputed rotas until July. That happened because of you. Keep that pressure on. Find your orange envelope and get it back before Wednesday.

Your ballot paper has been dispatched and will arrive shortly in an Orange envelope. Don’t delay, VOTE straight away. Please Vote for Industrial Action if – You are unhappy with the reduction in FRV or You are unhappy with the rota principles or You are unhappy with the “new” rota or You are unhappy with […]

Not long now until the Orange envelope lands at your home. Please vote for Industrial Action if – Please vote against Industrial Action –  Don’t forget to engage with GMB at rotas@gmbemas.org or contact your local rep! Your voice needs to be heard. A thankyou from GMB to all of you who took time to give your […]

GMB believe this statement is FALSE GMB want the TRUTH Whilst you wait for your Orange ballot paper to land next week, you can help by telling GMB how you and your colleagues are feeling. Contact GMB at rotas@gmbemas.org Tell us Feel free to use the above email to comment too. If your “new” rota has not yet been […]

GMB is now moving to a formal Industrial Action (Strike) ballot regarding the Rota Review/Consultation.

On 19 February, we asked EMAS to agree to a 12-month pause on the rota process, maintain current rotas and working arrangements, halt any reduction to the FRV model, and pause all key principles linked to the proposed changes. These steps were intended to allow meaningful negotiations to take place without imposed change.

EMAS has not agreed to these proposals.

Ballot papers will shortly be issued by post. A strong turnout is essential – please ensure your contact details are up to date so you can take part.

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.