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Exemptions and Key Information for the upcoming Industrial Action on 11 January 2023

The GMB EMAS response to the rescheduling of industrial action due next week.

Following a meeting of GMB National Ambulance Committee Members on Thursday 23rd December, it has been decided to suspend the planned strike action on Wednesday 28th December 2022. We were overwhelmed by the amazing public support we have received for all our ambulance and NHS members. It was so emotional for so many and it’s clear we […]

We wanted to address the confusion and questions surrounding the upcoming strike action and, more specifically, how exemptions will be allocated and the cycle of jobs. Key Information If you are on strike, you should: Day Shifts Night Shifts Please remember, you are entitled to change your options throughout the strike. You do not have […]

The “picket line” is not a traditional picket line. We are not trying to stop anyone from attending work whether they be EMAS colleagues or from a shared service. It is a peaceful demonstration against the Governments intransigence regarding pay and conditions. Picket lines will be manned from 0700 – 1900 each day of the […]

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All member of GMB can exercise their right to take industrial action. This is a personal preference and you are legally protected to withdraw your labour. These exceptions are subject to review following day 1 of strike on 21st December 2022. Constructive conversations between trade unions and EMAS senior leaders have now concluded, and mutually […]

GMB members who are on strike and therefore have had a deduction in pay will be able to claim up to £70 strike pay from the GMB Region. Details how to claim will be posted in due course.

We know striking is stressful. There have been speculations and rumours around social media on how industrial action works and the effect it might have on both members, non-members and more importantly the patients we serve…