About Us

Who we are

Welcome to the London Ambulance Service (LAS) branch of UNISON. We're the biggest union in the LAS — and part of the largest public sector union in Britain and Europe, with more than 1.3 million members.

UNISON members work across the public services — in the NHS and ambulance trusts, local government, schools and colleges, the police service, the energy and water industries, transport and the voluntary sector. Our branch represents the people who keep London's ambulance service running, around the clock.

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Getting in touch

Not sure who to speak to? Start here. For urgent help at work, call UNISON Direct — and have your membership number ready.

What we campaign on

UNISON campaigns and lobbies on the issues that matter to members and to the public we serve. We work to protect and improve public services, win fair pay and equal treatment, make workplaces safer, and end discrimination and harassment at work.

How the branch is organised

Every UNISON member belongs to a local branch built around their employer. Ours is the London Ambulance Service branch, so we focus solely on ambulance issues.

Local stewards represent you at work and help sort out problems when they arise. Health and safety reps work to keep your workplace safe and your job sustainable. They're volunteers, elected by the workforce, and they're central to recruiting members, keeping people safe and organising the branch.

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What UNISON can do for you

Most people join a union for protection at work — help with pay and conditions, legal and health and safety advice, and representation when things go wrong. That's exactly what we're here for. UNISON negotiates on pay and working conditions locally, regionally and nationally, and membership also opens up a wide range of benefits and member-only deals. Join us today.