Posted: 29th April 2016
The TU Bill was back in the House of Commons yesterday and thanks to a good campaign run by the Trade Union Movement we have some good news for a change on this Bill.
The Tory Government has accepted most of the House of Lords amendments on political funds the certification officer etc. and whilst…
Posted: 27th April 2016
STUC Conference 2016
I have been with the ambulance service for 30 years, worked on PTS, Pru, Ambulance Helicopter and A&E, and have never seen the ambulance service in Scotland in such crisis. Our members make life saving decision every day and do this stressed, over worked and tired.
This motion is calling for the support of the STUC…
Posted: 27th April 2016
GMB Scotland Warns STUC Of ‘Chronic Underfunding’ Consequences Across The Scottish Ambulance Service
The current state of the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is putting lives at risk says GMB Scotland.
SAS is chronically under resourced with staff regularly working 12 hour shifts with little to no breaks. Scotland has the only ambulance service in the…
Posted: 11th April 2016
Today we are happy to announce the launch of UNIONLINE Scotland; your Trade Union Law Firm. www.unionlinescotland.co.uk or by phone on 0300 333 0303
UNIONLINE Scotland is a specialist personal injury and employment law firm, based in Glasgow. It acts exclusively for UNIONLINE, the trade union law firm, for its members in Scotland.
Posted: 3rd March 2016
You will be aware of he TU Bill and it’s attempt to restrict trade unions from representing member interest by making it more difficult for members to strike. Add to this the cut back on facility time you as a rep needs to deal with the collective issues in the workplace and to represent individual…
Posted: 11th February 2016
The GMB@SAS Branch meeting will take place on Saturday 19th March 2016 at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, 11.00 – 15.00hrs.
This meeting is open to all members of GMB@SAS. If you are interested in attending please let your local steward know or branch secretary. The closing date is Sat 12th March 2016.
The conference…
Posted: 2nd February 2016
On Wednesday a very successful Emergency Stewards Meeting was held in Glasgow, attended by reps from around the branch. Several topics were discussed, and a way forward has been decided that we all feel positive about. During the next few weeks you will see and hear more about these. Keep an eye on the news…
Posted: 1st February 2016
Dear Colleague
Trade Union Bill
The Tories are trying to weaken your union, GMB Scotland. They are in the process of passing an anti-union law through which they hope unions will lose members and GMB members will lose their rights. The Government is trying to undermine your first and last line of defence at work: your trade union. GMB…
Posted: 16th July 2015
UIA Insurance: Taking care of union members’ home and
travel insurance needs for 125 year`s
Posted: 6th July 2015
If you would like to read the Scottish Ambulance Service’s Summer Newsletter please click the link below.
PDF Version: GMB@Sas Newsletter Summer 2015