Ambulance Retirement Age Campaign
The GMB submitted a pay claim to the UK’s Department of Health & Social Care seeking, among other requests, an urgent review to lower ambulance workers’ retirement age to 60. Insisting on parity with other emergency services, GMB highlighted the physical and mental toll leading to premature departure and skill loss. Other claims include a £1.50 per hour raise, restoring lost earnings, ensuring NHS wages never drop below the living wage, reversing unsocial hour changes, and addressing job evaluations and safe staffing.
GMB Response to Government Consultation on a separate pay spine for Nurses
GMB has cautioned against creating a separate pay spine for nurses, arguing it would be divisive amid staff shortages and low morale. They advocate for broader Agenda for Change reforms through the NHS Staff Council. Inadequate job evaluation and training access are additional concerns that could hinder career advancement and expose the NHS to equal pay claims.
Your Entitlement to Trade Union Representation
Understand your rights to Trade Union representation within EMAS and when you might want to request TU representation.
Flexible Working is Changing from April 2024
Starting 6 April 2024, UK employees
can request flexible working from the
start of their employment. The new
rules, part of the Flexible Working
(Amendment) Regulations 2023,
reduce the response time from
employers to two months and permit
two requests per year, eliminating the
need for employees to justify their
requests.
GMB submits NHS Pay Claim to Government
Following extensive consultations with GMB members, GMB have submitted the following pay claim to Government and asked for pay negotiations.
Leadership Update – Trust Board of Directors
The GMB EMAS Executive team convened with the Trust Board of Directors on February 12, 2024, to present the outcomes of our recent survey…
GMB Leadership Survey – Update
In January 2024, GMB@EMAS concluded a survey with over 500 member responses. Results indicated mixed experiences and concerns about bullying, diversity, and policy inconsistency at EMAS. Following constructive discussions with EMAS leadership, the union aims to develop action plans to address these issues and improve working conditions.
NHS Pay 2024-25 – What do you want?
GMB is developing its NHS pay claim for 2024/25, seeking significant pay restitution after over a decade of real-term salary decreases. Members are urged to complete a survey informing the percentage increase to pursue, with the backdrop of high inflation rates. The survey deadline is 9 am, Monday 22nd January 2024.
GMB’s Response to Nurse Pay Spine Consultation
GMB Union has responded to yesterday’s consultation on a separate NHS pay spine for nursing!