UNISON beats government in Supreme Court
Judges have told employers they’ll no longer be able to discipline their staff for taking part in legal strike action in a UK Supreme Court ruling today
Ambulance workplace culture needs to change, says UNISON
Commenting on the findings of the independent review of the culture in ambulance services published on February 15th, UNISON acting head of health Helga
A proper pay rise. The right banding. A shorter working week. That’s what UNISON members want and it’s what NHS staff deserve.
Your next pay rise should be due on 1 April 2024 and if we don’tsee action from the government in time, we must stand ready to respond. The NHS is in
Decent NHS pay rise is crucial if both the workforce and the economy are to grow, say health unions
Proper investment in NHS staff is essential for both the UK’s economic success and if there’s to be any hope of filling record staff vacancies
Put pay right and start to solve the NHS’ many problems, says UNISON
A proper pay rise for NHS staff in England this year is essential if there is to be any hope of filling the huge vacancies hole and stopping waiting lists
Winter fuel grants
Worried about your winter fuel bill? There for You has a limited fund to offer one-off £200 grants to UNISON members on a low income. Applications will
Government must hold NHS pay talks early in the new year, says UNISON
UNISON responds to the government issuing pay review body remit letters Commenting on the government issuing of remits to the pay review bodies today
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UNISON victory for non-AfC staff bonus
UNISON has secured fair pay for our non-AfC colleagues. LAS Chief Executive Officer Daniel Elkeles has released the following statement: “I’m pleased
Branch Secretary appointed to NEC
The results of the 2023 NEC election are now available. A summary list of the newly elected members – including our Branch Secretary Eddie Brand
Protect the right to strike
Branch Secretary addressed the TUC emergency protest in Parliament Square on Monday 22nd of May. Watch his rousing speech in defence of the right to strike
Emergency protest: Protect the right to strike - Monday 22 May
On Monday 22 May at 6pm, join the emergency protest in Westminster to demand that MPs REJECT the Strikes Bill and to demand that opposition parties commit
PAY DEAL IMPLEMENTATION: BRANCH BRIEFING
Click here to read the latest briefing on how the pay deal will work.
NHS Pay deal 2023
The NHS Staff Council met on 2 May to make a decision on NHS pay. The majority of NHS workers and their unions, including UNISON, voted to accept the
Strike Day Payments
As you will know, pay for strike action will start to be deducted from payroll over the coming months. If you took strike action, you are eligible for
6000 members!
The biggest ambulance service branch just keeps getting bigger. Thank you and welcome to all our new members.
BRANCH NOMINATIONS FOR NEC ANNOUNCED
Why our Branch Secretary is standing for UNISON’s National Executive Council: This year’s elections are your chance to vote for a new leadership
ALL MEMBERS PAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Industrial action by UNISON members has been suspended as we have now secured an offer from the government on pay. There will be no further industrial
UNISON to recommend acceptance of NHS pay offer
If accepted, the offer would boost pay significantly this year and mean a wage increase next year that’s more than the government had budgeted for. Commenting
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - UPDATE
Due to the planned ASLEF and RMT industrial action affecting the London Underground on the 15th, we have extended the AGM meeting to be held both in person
LAS UNISON Strike Update
You will have seen in the press, on social media and possibly on your emails (if you have given us an up to date email address) that UNISON have suspended
UNISON to suspend strike to enter NHS pay talks with government
The government has finally promised extra investment in pay for both this and next year. The strike planned for next Wednesday involving thousands of
NHS Pay Update
We are in an ongoing dispute with the government on NHS pay in England.You may have seen press coverage today that the government has written to us with
Mythbuster: NHS pay
10 ways in which the government is distorting the truth in the ongoing dispute over NHS pay As UNISON members prepare for a fifth day of strikes in England
NHS dispute widens to cover most parts of England
Staff at further ambulance services and health trusts vote to strike The growing NHS dispute over pay and staffing will now cover ambulance services and
Final all members briefing for 10th February 2023 Industrial Action
The next Strike Action for our Branch will take place tomorrow, Friday 10th February from 1100 to 2300. On this occasion we are calling all LAS UNISON
Call to take 12 Hour Strike Action - Friday 10th February 2023
Dear UNISON Member,I am writing, as Branch Secretary, to call on you to take strike action again in line with our national NHS pay & Staffing dispute
Injuries at work – your rights explained
Gerard Stilliard, head of personal injury claims at Thompsons Solicitors, outlines how you can access legal support if you have been injured at work
A Message from our Branch Secretary
Dear UNISON Members, I hope you are all keeping well? We have just completed our third date into our industrial action, you have all played your part
Important Information about Upcoming Industrial Action
Message of solidarity from Bryn Webster, Chair of UNISON’s National Ambulance Occupational Group Five weeks ago, I wrote to you in preparation for what
Final all members briefing for 23rd January Industrial Action
The next Strike Action for our Branch will take place on Monday the 23rd of January from 1100 to 2300. We will be repeating the arrangements and groups
Industrial Action Update
Now that we’ve all recovered from Strike Day on Wednesday we wanted to say a massive Thank You to everyone that took action. Our ambulance crew members
Final all members briefing for 11th January Industrial Action
Following on from the success of strike action we took on the 21st of December, the cracks started to appear in the government’s ignorance to our campaign
Strike Solidarity
NHS staff are striking for the future of the NHS and its patients as much as they are for themselves – decent pay is essential to prevent more staff
Strike Day - 11 January 2023
Members Briefing for Industrial Action Dear UNISON Member We hope you had a lovely Christmas & Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone that played a
FREE tuition and qualification for Functional Skills
The LAS UNISON Branch is once again offering FREE tuition and qualification for Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics This is available
London calling – a look back at Wednesday’s strike in the capital
UNISON members across the country were out in force for yesterday’s NHS strikes. We take a photographic look back at events in the capital Yesterday’s
LAS UNISON Dispute Resources
On this page we are collecting together resources you can print out and display to show your support for Ambulance Service Workers during our current
All Members Briefing for 21st December Industrial Action
LAS UNISON Branch have achieved a successful ballot to take strike action against poor pay and conditions in the NHS. This action will begin on Wednesday
Start talking to avert health strikes later this month
Strike date announced for December 21 – but it’s not too late for ministers to talk Ambulance crews working for five services in England – London, Yorkshire
LONDON AMBULANCE UNISON DATES FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION INCLUDING 21st DECEMBER 2022
UNISON members working as part of A&E road crews in five Ambulance Trusts in England at London, Yorkshire, North West, North East and South West will
Strike Action
LAS UNISON Branch to take Strike Action Firstly, thank you for the help that got the London Ambulance UNISON Branch over the 50% turnout threshold in
Start pay talks to stop NHS strikes this winter, says UNISON
The government can easily prevent strikes across the NHS this winter. Start pay talks to stop NHS strikes this winter says UNISON Commenting on comments
Boost NHS pay to prevent pre-Christmas strikes
Ambulance workers in England to strike Ambulance workers across England are likely to strike before Christmas, says UNISON today (Tuesday 29 Nov), as
UNISON delivers pay petition to Downing Street
Over 182,290 people signed the petition, demanding that the government ends the pay crisis by raising the minimum wage to £15 an hour. Today (15 Nov)
Public sector pay cuts are the worst possible response
Government has no grasp of real people’s lives Responding to reports that public sector pay awards could be capped at 2% in the coming months, UNISON
5000 Members & Vote Yes
Dear Colleagues, LAS UNISON Branch is proud to announce a momentous occasion, we have reached over 5000 Members! Yesterday (26 Oct) at our training centre
Vote yes for the NHS online rally
26 October 2022 6:00pm–6:30pm A short online rally is taking place for UNISON members and activists ahead of the NHS pay industrial action ballot, which
The next phase in the NHS pay campaign
We have entered the next stage of our campaign to improve NHS pay. We have entered a formal dispute with the government and employers in the NHS and are
Fee rise for stretched NHS workers is unfair and misjudged, says UNISON
Compulsory annual registration fee could rise from £98.12 to £117.74. Paramedics, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners and many
LAS Annual Leave Policy
Please download and read the draft annual leave policy and feedback to your local UNISON representative or direct to your Area representative. You can
Pledge YES for the NHS
It’s nearly time to pledge YES for the NHS! Our pledge drive campaign starts next week before the ballot that will run from 27th October to the
£30m ambulance contract as effective as sticking plaster on wound, says UNISON
The money would have been far better spent investing in pay, staffing, services and social care. Commenting on the new £30m contract awarded by NHS England
NHS Pay Announcement
The government has announced a £1,400 pay award for NHS staff. This announcement is over 3 months late and falls far short of inflation. That makes it
Delayed, disappointing pay rise will leave staff considering their futures, say health unions
This is nowhere near what’s needed to save the NHS. Health unions representing more than a million NHS staff in England have reacted with dismay to
Government announces a £1,400 pay award for NHS staff in England
This announcement is over 3 months late and falls far short of inflation. It’s another real-terms pay cut. UNISON will run a consultation of all
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS
UNISON and the London Ambulance Branch want to make sure we have all our members details up to date. At this current time there is a lot going on and
Financial assistance
If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whether due to coronavirus or other circumstances, There for You can offer you support
SGE Elections
Today we found out the results of UNISON’S Service Group Elections 2022-2024 We are proud to say that our very own Julie Cunnane has been elected to the
Get help with school clothing costs this summer
Struggling to make ends meet? Worried about back to school costs? Help is on hand From 24 June 2022, we are setting up a limited fund to help UNISON members
PUT NHS PAY RIGHT
The LAS UNISON Branch has sent the letter below today (25/05/2022) to Daniel Elkeles, London Ambulance Service Chief Executive and Damian McGuinness
Branch Banner
Not long after the inception of London Ambulance Service UNISON branch (1995) it was agreed at one of our Branch Committee meetings that we should have
London ambulance staff lead humanitarian convoy to Ukraine
Paramedics are driving 1,000 miles to deliver 10 ambulances to Ukraine health workers and relief goods to refugees Early this morning (Mon 28 March) a
How to support Ukraine
UNISON is working with the international trade union movement to mobilise support for those affected by the war in Ukraine – and branches and members
Miserly government NHS pay proposal won’t clear the backlog or help patients, says UNISON
Pay proposal is a wage cut in all but name Commenting on the government’s submission today (Wednesday) to the NHS pay review body recommending a maximum
DHSC responds to NHS Pension Scheme member contribution consultation
The Department of Health and Social Care has responded to the consultation on proposed changes to the member contribution structure for the England and
VCOD next steps FAQs and Consultation
Given the changes in clinical evidence the government is revisiting the balance of risks and benefits that guided its original decisions to make coronavirus
Jab backdown the right thing to do, but the damage has already been done, says UNISON
These ill-thought-out rules have worsened the staffing crisis hampering the NHS and social care and caused significant upset. Commenting on the announcement
Coronavirus: your rights at work
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve been fighting to protect UNISON members who are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. We are working proactively
Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD) in England
What is ‘Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment’? In late 2021, new regulations were agreed by parliament making it unlawful for an employer delivering
Mandatory COVID vaccination of health and care workers (England)
What is happening? The government has finished a consultation about making COVID vaccines compulsory for health and care staff in England. They intend
NHS pay (England)
The government has imposed a 3% pay rise for all NHS staff in England. UNISON is running an indicative ballot to find out whether members want to take
NHS staff celebrate as holiday pay campaign bears fruit
The story behind UNISON’s efforts to remedy a payroll error that was costing its health members money every time they went on holiday The NHS pay dispute
FREE tuition and qualification for Functional Skills
Level 2 in English and Mathematics This is available to any member who does not have a GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics and wants to enter
UNISON Greater London Region Celebrating Black History Month
This year the Regional Black Members Committee will be hosting a virtual event to celebrate Black History Month. The theme will be: Breaking the Glass
UNISON health members deliver damning verdict on government’s 3% increase
Health workers in England – angry that rising costs have already wiped out their recent pay rise – have voted to oppose the government over the 3% increase
London Ambulance Estates Strategy & Consolidation
The London Ambulance Service UNISON Branch have written to the new CEO of the London Ambulance Service regarding the service Estates Strategy and consolidation
Welfare of ambulance staff at risk as services face ‘unsustainable’ demand
UNISON has written to ambulance service chiefs calling for urgent support for staff as services face unprecedented 999 call volumes and unsustainable
3% - That’s what the government has decided NHS staff in England deserve
This pay rise is not only short of the mark; it’s unfair. It only delivers for staff on the very highest bands and leaves the lowest paid stranded below
UNISON launches consultation over NHS rise that meets neither expectations nor real living wage
Rise doesn’t fulfil government’s own pledge to level up The government has failed to honour its own ‘levelling up’ promises with the disappointing 3%
Government announce 3% NHS pay rise
The Government has announced a 3% pay rise for all NHS staff in England We need to be clear about your role in what is happening. At every stage the government
All eyes on the PM to give health staff a decent pay rise
No more delay tactics over deserved wage rise Thousands of health workers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be looking to the Prime Minister
UNISON joins the fight over proper use of health data
The union seeks government guarantees that health data will be used in an ethical manner, assigned its true value and used for the benefit of UK healthcare
Wellbeing Day
LAS UNISON are pleased to see that the London Ambulance Service are to give ALL staff an extra days annual leave (to be called a wellbeing day), as a
National Executive Council elections 2021
On this page you can find out everything you need to know about the vote to elect UNISON’s new National Executive Council (NEC). What is the NEC? The
National Black Members' Committee Meet and Greet
The National Black Members’ Committee has arranged a Meet and Greet session for Black members’ who want to learn more about the work of the National
OUR KEY WORKERS DESERVE MORE
Key workers kept us safe during the pandemic. While many of us worked at home, NHS staff, carers, refuse collectors, teaching assistants and police staff
National Uniform
The National Healthcare Uniform Project is a proposal put forward by NHS Supply Chain: Hotel Services to introduce a nationally standardised uniform across
Long COVID: ‘It’s frightening not knowing where this will end up’
Long COVID is having a devastating effect on the lives of many UNISON members. Assistant equality officer Haifa Rashed reports on how the union is responding
London Package 2021 – Improving Working Lives
At our branch meeting today (24 March 2021) we discussed and agreed to send the following letter to the London Ambulance Service CEO. It was also discussed
UNISON secures corrective holiday payments for NHS staff in England
Over recent months, UNISON has led negotiations to secure a framework for NHS staff working under NHS terms and conditions (Agenda for Change) in England
Government responses to McCloud pension consultation and Pension Age Survey
The Government has published its response after seeking views on the proposed remedy option for correcting the unlawful discrimination determined in the
One per cent pay rise “is the worst kind of insult”
The public will be horrified. NHS staff will think it’s some kind of joke Commenting on the publication today (Thursday) of the Department of Health and
Chancellor has ignored public service workers, says UNISON
Rescuing economy and public services should go hand in hand Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget statement today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS - RESULTS!
The draw took place on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at our branch meeting. The winners are: Croyde Bay £250 Voucher Winners: Name Station Role George Solomou
HCPC registration fee rise
The Health and Care Professions Council has announced an £8.12 a year increase to their registration fee. The proposals are due to be laid in the Scottish
Health & Safety Live
9 – 12 March 2021 Online A series of events, under the collective name of “Health & Safety Live”. These will include a number of speakers, including
Union safety reps are saving lives in the pandemic
We always knew unionised jobs were safer: statistically, workplaces with a recognised trade union report half as many injuries. The Covid crisis has shown
Thank NHS staff with proper pay rise, say health unions
Celebrities back call for wage increase Football pundit Gary Lineker, comedian Jo Brand and Hollywood star David Oyelowo are among celebrities backing
Londoners should exercise ‘common sense’ when dialling 999, says UNISON
London ambulance workers are concerned the service faces breaking point amid increasing 999 calls and numbers of staff hit by Covid, says UNISON today
Loss of another Much Loved Member Of LAS UNISON
On Wednesday 16th December 2020 we lost another Romford and North East legend, Emergency Medical Technician and UNISON Member ‘Robbie Muir’
UNISON survey on greening the NHS
We are currently conducting a short survey of members and branches to find out your views on what UNISON can do to address another urgent issue, the climate
Divide and rule won’t help the economic recovery
Chancellor’s plan is austerity plain and simple Commenting on the Chancellor’s comprehensive spending review today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary
Overtime Payments
Some staff should be receiving additional overtime payments this month for COVID related absences. UNISON raised this issue with People & Culture
Health workers in London urge local MPs to back early pay rise for exhausted staff and to protect the NHS
Hundreds of health staff across London – including nurses, paramedics, cleaners, domestics and porters – are writing to the region’s 73 MPs asking them
LAS UNISON has nominated Christina McAnea to lead our 1.3 million members as General Secretary
Christina has worked for UNISON for over 25 years. She is one of the UK’s most senior women trade unionists – a no non-sense negotiator and a champion
Letter to Secretary of State for Transport from London NHS Partnership
Dear Secretary of State We are writing to you as representatives of 435,000 health and care staff that live and work in our capital regarding the proposed
A Woman's Place, is in UNISON - T-Shirts
We have taken delivery of a small quantity of unique T-Shirts that celebrate women in UNISON. We currently have over 4460 members in the London Ambulance
World Menopause Day
This Sunday, 18 October, is World Menopause Day. This day is to raise awareness of the health issues women face when approaching, during and beyond the
UNISON webinar: HCPC – A Conversation With Your Regulator
20 October 2020 6:00pm–7:00pm Online HCPC-registered UNISON members and branch activists are invited to attend UNISON’s webinar: “HCPC – a Conversation
NHS staff say ‘#OneTeam2K’ as they call for a pay rise
Health staff across the UK are entering a second day of campaigning, urging the government to give every NHS worker an early pay rise of at least £2,000
LAS UNISON Snoods
LAS UNISON Snoods have arrived! If you would like one, then speak to your local rep. How will you wear your LAS UNISON snood? It is important to remember
Email your MP
We are campaigning for an immediate pay rise of £2,000 for all NHS staff. We need your MP to ask the Prime Minister a simple question – why wait
Update to negotiated lump sum for EMT's
You may recall back in January 2019 the LAS management agreed to pay a 1% lump sum to all EMTs in compensation for EMTs belatedly moving to the top of
ONE TEAM – 2K – PAY UP NOW
As the biggest trade union in the ambulance sector, UNISON understands the role you play and continue to play in dealing with the pandemic. Now it’s time
Give all NHS staff a wage rise immediately of at least £2k, says UNISON
Staff deserve immediate wage lift from government A pay claim submitted by UNISON to the government today (Friday 28 Aug) would see every NHS employee
UNISON General Secretary Nomination
This afternoon (20th August 2020) the London Ambulance UNISON Branch Committee met and have decided to nominate Christina McAnea for General Secretary
Vaccinations
Dear LAS UNISON members, LAS UNISON have been informed by the LAS management that issues were raised with some vaccinations given to staff during December
NHS Pension Scheme - Age Discrimination
Ambulance update The government has now issued their consultation on correcting the unlawful age discrimination that was identified by the Court of Appeal
UNISON London ambulance staff raise thousands for frontline workers
Sales of a commemorative badge created by two UNISON London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff have raised more than £50,000 for charities providing mental
‘We need our union to be stronger than ever’ Dave Prentis tells NEC
As the health crisis turns into an economic crisis, UNISON needs to be stronger and more united than ever, so it can be in a better position to look after
Time to give a fair pay rise to all public service workers
Investment in staff and public services will boost the economy Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement that around 900,000 public service workers
Moving Forward on NHS Pay
A little over three weeks ago I wrote to all our members in the NHS. Tens of thousands of you responded. Nearly 9 out of 10 of you supported a campaign
Certificate of appreciation
Today, we received a certificate of appreciation from ‘There For You’ the UNISON welfare charity for our exceptional donation to the Covid
New advice due on facemask wearing for NHS staff and visitors in England
From Monday 15 June all staff in the NHS in England will need to wear facemasks at work, according to an announcement by the Secretary of State for Health
Ambulance Charity Pin Badge
The London Ambulance UNISON Branch are proud to support the sale of an Ambulance Service pin badge to remember those ambulance staff past and present
Step up, stand up and speak out against racism
The murder of George Floyd and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities has focused attention on inequality and racism. UNISON head
NEC told: ‘We will hold government to account on COVID-19’
First remote national executive council hears tributes to UNISON members who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis Supporting our members
Covid-19 Response Fund Donation
We are proud to announce that the LAS UNISON Branch Committee has agreed to make a 2nd donation to the UNISON Covid-19 response fund (There for You) that
LAS UNISON - WE ARE ALL FRONTLINE T-SHIRTS
LAS UNISON WE ARE ALL FRONTLINE T-SHIRTS The LAS UNISON Branch Committee took the decision to have some branch t-shirts made for our hard working members
LAS UNISON Rainbow Badges
In the coming weeks your UNISON representatives will be distributing our new “Protect the NHS” badges, as a thank you, and also sending a message for
Loss of a much loved member of LAS UNISON last week
On Friday 29th May 2020 we lost another London Ambulance UNISON member and Romford Ambulance Station Emergency Medical Technician, Jamie Lamb after a
WORKING SAFELY WITH COVID
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
NHS Trade Unions’ Blueprint for Return
As we enter what could be the start of a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, discussion has turned to how the NHS restarts those services that were
NHS Pension Scheme - Age Discrimination update
The government is developing proposals to address the unlawful age discrimination identified by the Court of Appeal in the 2015 reforms to the Judicial
Support for family and friends of deceased members
We are so saddened to hear of members dying from COVID-19, including so many who have died in the line of duty, as they try to help others in this unprecedented
Annual Leave Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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
There for You launches COVID-19 response fund
New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic There for You is UNISON’s unique charity, set up to help members in difficulties
Loss of a Much Loved Paramedic & Former UNISON rep Yesterday
Such sad news yesterday to hear about our wonderful and much loved colleague Ben Woodhart, who died suddenly and unexpectedly at home. Paramedic, Clinical
Impact of Covid-19 on Black staff in the NHS
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
Member update from UNISON Ambulance
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) UNISON advice to ambulance members on PPE: Individual risk assessments should be the main factor in deciding your
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