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GMB position statement on SAS proposals

Posted: 29th December 2021

GMB Scotland in Scottish Ambulance Service: Update on Proposals

GMB members voted by a massive 93 percent reject the SAS proposals. The sense of feeling is so strong with members stating they would be willing to take industrial action.

The Ambulance crews have continued to work under very challenging conditions frequently missing rest breaks and…

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TASC Newsletter

Posted: 30th September 2021

Dear member

Please click on the below link for the latest Newleter from TASC – The Ambulance Staff Charity.

Members are reminded that GMB have a UK wide memorandum of understanding with TASC.  We would encourage our members to use the services provided by TASC if required.  In these challenging times, the support which they…

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PTS Journey Update

Posted: 24th July 2021

To all PTS staff

Dear Member,

We have received numerous concerns around the lack of consultation and notice of the reduction in social distancing in PTVs.

GMB submitted a collective grievance that staff were not well informed or properly consulted before these changes were introduced. We asked…

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Demand and Capacity update

Posted: 8th June 2021

Demand and Capacity Working Party Groups

Since the local working party groups started operating, we have been contacted by concerned members about proposed shift patterns not equating to 37.5hrs per week (inclusive of rest breaks).

The hours that the roster keys state need covered means that there is an issue with many of the proposed…

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NHS Scotland Consultative Ballot

Posted: 29th March 2021

Dear GMB Member,

NHS 2021 Pay Offer Consultative Ballot – GMB will recommend you vote REJECT

Following a meeting of the Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee (STAC) trade unions this afternoon (Monday 29 March), GMB’s consultative ballot on your pay 2021 pay offer will run from Monday 12 April to Wednesday 5 May.  

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