GMB Elections
Posted: 19th May 2021
Our next Branch meeting (15/06/2021) will be when our elections for our Branch positions will be held. If you like more information or to attend please email Charlotte.faulkner1@nhs.net.
Branch News
GMB responded to daily contact testing pilot
Posted: 26th January 2021
Dear Members
please click on the above link ( Daily contact testing pilot )
Your GMB LAS Union Branch has real concerns about the daily contact testing pilot and has written to LAS Chief Operating Officer Khadir Meer.
if you are reading this and not a members of the largest…
Accomodation approved
Posted: 8th January 2021
GMB LAS are happy to announce that the LAS will be providing accommodation for those who need it. We have continually asked the LAS for accommodation, and personally, we have spent several hours on phones, emails etc trying to get rooms free or donated for our worried members. So this comes as welcome news to…
GMB Raising issues of our members on the house of commons
Posted: 8th January 2021
Dear colleagues
I can confirm that Rt Hon Janet Daby has raised our concerns in the Covid debate in the house of commons.
Please read her speech below:-
Covid-19 Debate: Ambulance Services
7th January, 2021
Yesterday I was grateful for the opportunity to speak in the debate around the Covid-19 Public Health Regulations, and raise…
Have a cuppa on us!
Posted: 8th January 2021
GMB LAS recently donated several hundred reusable americano cups to the LAS tea trucks to ensure staff can have a well needed hot drink and not have to search for cups.
Enjoy all, and look out for them on a tea truck near you!
GMB AMBULANCE POLL
Posted: 5th January 2021
GMB AMBULANCE FLASH POLL
GMB are acting on behalf of our members and need you to complete the below poll so we can demand better protection and support at work.
Please complete ASAP so we can protect you at work
Go to: www.gmb.org.uk/amb60flash
Increase for healthcare heroes
Posted: 5th January 2021
Average healthcare worker has lost approximately 15% pay during past decade says GMB Union
GMB is calling for a real term pay increase of around 15% for health worker heroes as their pay deal looms.
NHS workers have endured a decade of real terms pay cuts during austerity, losing 15% of their wages on average.…
GMB LAS asks Matt Hancock to help our members!
Posted: 4th January 2021
GMB LAS Branch Secretary has written to Matt Hancock to ask him to help our members who are at breaking point. The sustained pressure that is being putting on our members and colleagues cannot continue, and is showing little evidence of easing up. We have tried to engage with LAS management, but we are getting…
No reply to concerns about staff welfare.
Posted: 27th December 2020
GMB LAS Branch recently wrote to Khadir Meer regarding the ever rising pressure being faced by crews. Not only did we point out the issues, but also supplied solutions. To date, GMB have received no reply. GMB will continue prioritise the health and safety of our members, and will continue to push this issue.
If…
Merry Christmas
Posted: 24th December 2020
Dear Colleagues
This year has undoubtedly been the most challenging, difficult, scary and testing time that I can ever remember experiencing within my time with the London Ambulance Service Trust.
I would first of all like to send out my personal thanks to each and every member of staff. Without your continuing dedication, support and…