Branch News
Freedom Of Information Figures
Posted: 9th November 2016
Freedom Of Information Figures Do Not Look Good on Ambulance retention figures
Warren Kenny, GMB London regional secretary, said the government has created conditions which mean the public now have to wait longer for the ambulance service to respond. “High vacancy rates and staff shortages mean existing staff have to shoulder more responsibility and crews…
GMB Workplace Representatives Training Programme 2017
Posted: 3rd November 2016
London Hazards Centre Magazine Oct 2016
Posted: 3rd November 2016
Please see the attached London Hazards Centre Magazine
Paramedic Banding Update
Posted: 21st October 2016
Please read the attached Joint Ambulance Trade Union Statement regarding the Paramedic Banding Update.
This announcement from the Job Evaluation Group (JEG) will hopefully build on discussions surrounding all NHS Ambulance job roles whilst problems surrounding recruitment and retention continue within the UK.
GMB Sure Start Campaign
Posted: 16th September 2016
Dear Colleagues
As you may be aware, GMB London Region has initiated a campaign to Save our Sure Start Centres following the brutal cuts to funding which has already been inflicted by this Tory Government since 2010 and looks set to continue.
You may also recall the 2010 General Election assurances made by the Tories…
A Guide to Early Retirement Reduction Buy Out (ERRBO) – June 2016
Posted: 26th July 2016
AMBULANCE – A guide to ERRBO for ambulance staff June 16
Following the successful negotiations of the GMB Ambulance Service Representatives please see the attached comprehensive guide to ERRBO for ambulance staff
Keep Safe
Proposal – Have Your Say
Posted: 29th May 2016
Dear Colleagues/Members
Following another successful meeting with the Chief Executive , Version 2 of the Trusts proposal ‘Balancing Staff Wellbeing And Patient Safety’ was emailed to all staff for further consultation and I hope by now you have all had a chance to read through its content.
Everyone has an opinion and we need…
Outcome from yesterdays meeting with CEO Robert Morton
Posted: 1st April 2016
Dear Colleagues
Yesterday your GMB representatives met with CEO Robert Morton concerning the recent proposals circulated to all of the staff within the East of England Ambulance Service.
Robert Morton has clearly stated that the GMB will be included in all negotiations and fully consulted before anything is trialled. Yes, any changes proposed will be…
**EEAS Proposal 14th March 2016** – **GMB Response**
Posted: 18th March 2016
Dear Colleagues
Following the bombshell dropped yesterday by the Trust I have this morning attempted to catch up with all of your messages and respond accordingly.
I can only apologise for the delay in this response as I was on duty yesterday and NOT aware of the Trusts intentions. The documents are attached to…