At LAS UNISON we are fully aware of the concerns of our members, with regards to social distancing and the Governments advice with regards to this, especially following the consolidation of stations and the drop in call rate. We have been proactive in obtaining better working conditions, and at the same time ensuring our members […]
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LAS members will have seen the publication on Friday 8th May, by our People and Culture (P&C) colleagues, of the attached document answering some frequently asked questions on the subject of annual leave. Our Branch officers had some discussions with our management prior to the publication of this document, on certain areas of the text […]
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Such sad news yesterday to hear about our wonderful and much loved colleague Ben Woodhart, who died suddenly and unexpectedly at home. Paramedic, Clinical Researcher, Mentor and former UNISON Rep, Ben was always so positive and passionate about the service and the job. His enthusiasm couldn’t help but rub off onto the rest of us. […]
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The disproportionate impact of Covid-19, and the response to it, is a matter of concern for the whole union. We urgently await the analysis and report from the Public Health England Ethnicity Review which is looking at the impact in the general population (due end May). It is hoped that learning from the Review will […]
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Pay Journey Update Union membership is an integral part of the foundation that makes collective bargaining like this both possible and, in our case, so effective. With over 4000 members, LAS UNISON is the biggest ambulance branch of the biggest union in the UK. It is as a direct result of this strength and unity […]
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Ian Reynolds was a Paramedic at New Addington, where he also served as a committed, active UNISON rep. He worked for the service for 32 years and was still as active as ever until falling ill with Covid 19 last month. Ian embodied all the values of the union – a wise, experienced and popular […]
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The London Ambulance Service UNISON branch have produced this video featuring members explaining how the current situation is affecting them at work, how it affects them at home and asking people to stay at home. Stay at Home – Protect the NHS – Save Lives
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