Industrial Action Update – 6th October 2023
Unison ambulance branch has considered the extreme pressure imposed on Unison members at their end of shift and the inevitable late finishes due to delays with patient handover at Emergency Departments. To date, this has been managed through agreed end-of-shift protocols. However, the delays at ED’s have become the “new normal” and Unison members continue […]
Industrial Action Update – October 2023
“Thank You” to all members who supported and took Industrial Action on the 21st and 22nd of September. You were present on the picket lines at the main Hospital sites throughout the province and this was very evident from all of the social media and press coverage. Following the two days of Industrial Action and […]
Industrial Action Update – September 2023
The UNISON Ambulance Branch has received numerous queries regarding the ASOS announced by a sister Trade Union. All unions have varying strategies for ASOS which have been agreed upon through their respective internal structures. On occasion, these strategies differ and can have an impact on fellow trade union members. Unfortunately, this is the situation for […]
Ready for September Action…
Industrial Action Update – August 2023
Colleagues: Due to the lack of progress in resolving the current pay dispute, Action Short of Strike Action will continue for the month of August 2023. Further updates will be issued detailing escalation plans which include strike action within a 48-hour period over the 21st and 22nd of September 2023. Further information is included in […]
Industrial Action Update – July 2023
Industrial Action Update – July 2023 Colleagues: The Unison press release below explains the current situation regarding our fight for a meaningful pay offer for all Health workers in Northern Ireland. Due to the lack of progress, Action Short of Strike Action will continue for the month of July 2023. UNISON HEALTH MEMBERS DELIVER A […]
UNISON’s Ambulance Survey 2023
UNISON is surveying all ambulance members to understand your views on issues we know are important to you such as early retirement, unsocial hours provisions and your health and well-being given the pressures you find yourselves under day in, day out when carrying out your roles. We are surveying members right across the UK. However, […]
Industrial Action Update
Colleagues: There has been a meeting with the Northern Ireland Trade Union negotiators, the Secretary of State and NIO officials on 25th May 2023. An update will be communicated to all members in due course. However, despite the ongoing talks, there is still no sign of a pay offer for health workers in Northern Ireland. […]
Unison NEC Elections
As the Unison NEC elections closing date draws near, The Branch want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of exercising your right to vote. Our union is only as strong as its members, and the Unison NEC is crucial in guiding Unison towards a brighter future. Your vote is your voice, and it […]
Branch Communique 1st May 2023
1st May 2023 All members, Over the May bank holiday weekend, the Trust unilaterally imposed changes that will have a detrimental impact on all operational staff. To be clear restrictions have been imposed on GRS removing access to the shift advance planner and daily posting sheets. Additionally, communications were issued regarding changes to annual leave, […]