LAS UNISON Branch donates £10k to There For You

At our branch meeting this week, we unanimously voted to donate £10,000 to UNISON’s welfare fund – There For You To apply for financial assistance, please follow the link above. In a cost of living crisis, we understand that times are harder
New functional skills courses announced

FREE tuition and qualification for Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics This is available to any UNISON member who does not have a GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics and wants to enter any higher/degree education course, including
Flexible retirement options for NHS staff

UNISON has put together a host of information to help branches to understand the upcoming changes to pension regulations around flexible retirement. Follow this link to find out more. What is changing? From 1 April 2022, all active pension scheme members
UNISON condemns violence in Israel and Gaza and calls for international law to be upheld

UNISON joins the international trade union movement, including the International Trade Union Confederation, in condemning the appalling violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza. We send our condolences to all those who mourn the loss of loved ones
UNISON launches its campaign for a National Care Service in England

“Social care now needs to be moved to the front of the queue” UNISON today launched its campaign for a National Care Service in England, a nationally recognised institution that will bring about consistent standards of care for older and
Your branch - working for you

At the LAS Branch committee meeting this week, we heard how LAS UNISON has now obtained in excess of £4million compensation for our members. And, speaking of members, we are now 6145 strong in London.
LAS UNISON nominates Anu Prashar for Labour Link Seat

Earlier this year, London Ambulance Service UNISON branch made the decision at one of our Branch Meetings to nominate Anu Prashar for UNISON Labour Link seat. Anu is a great representative for our UNION with fantastic experience and will be a strong
High Court finds strike-breaking legislation unlawful following UNISON case

Mr Justice Linden has today upheld the claims of UNISON and other unions that the government acted unfairly, unlawfully and irrationally. Employers can no longer use agency staff to fill in for striking workers during industrial action after the High
February's Strike Day Payments

Pay for strike action taken in February will be deducted from payroll this month. If you took strike action, you are eligible for up to £50 strike pay for each day of strike action taken. The easiest way for us to process requests for strike pay is to
UNISON Ambulance Survey 2023

UNISON is conducting a survey of 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 wellbeing given the pressures you find yourselves under day