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We at GMB@EMAS are proud to support Pride Month. To our LGBTQ+ colleagues, our newly appointed Equalities Officer – Alex Lloyd – has this to say: ‘At GMB EMAS, we are proud to support all our colleagues in the fight for better terms and conditions – and for workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity […]

GMB is freezing membership fees for 2026/27. With the cost of living continuing to squeeze household budgets, GMB’s message is clear: we exist to support our members, and right now that means keeping money in your pocket. Your subscription rate stays exactly where it is – no increase, no small print.

The GMB are pleased to see the announcement by East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust about rebanding our ECA and ASC colleagues into the new agenda for change band 4 role of Emergency Ambulance Associate where they meet the criteria. This is in line with the revised national ambulance profiles which the GMB has fought […]

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 […]