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Draft overtime proposal

Posted: 12th July 2023

GMB reps met on teams on 10th July to discuss a proposal from the Service on overtime guidance.  While it was agreed among them that constructive, consistent guidance would be helpful if applied across the country, this draft is not fit for purpose.General consensus is that this draft…

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SAS Rest Periods – Members update

Posted: 5th July 2023

As you are aware, the three trade unions have been in discussions with SAS senior managers over a lengthy period, with no resolution.

More recently, these meetings have been hosted by ACAS, with the latest meeting taking place on 22nd May 2023. Despite the trade unions highlighting that the current temporary…

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NHS – Happy 75th Birthday

Posted: 5th July 2023

GMB Scotland in NHS and SAS: 75th Birthday

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the birth of our National Health Service. From the cradle to the grave, NHS staff have cared for and treated generation after generation. It has acted as a bedrock of our society serving everyone according to their need – not their…

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The strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill

Posted: 5th July 2023

MINIMUM SERVICE LEGISLATION – AMBULANCE SERVICE STRIKES

The Government are currently rushing legislation through Parliament that seeks to restrict ambulance workers rights to strike and to introduce minimum service levels for ambulance services on strike days in England, Scotland and Wales. (As a result of campaigning and lobbying, a recent amendment in the House of…

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Annual leave carry over

Posted: 28th April 2023

Dear member,Scottish Government have agreed a one off exemption that all AFC employees can carry over any unused annual leave from leave year 2022/23.This should be prioritised and taken by 30 June 2023.GMB have become aware that SAS senior management have been refusing…

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GMB Scotland in SAS: No Confidence

Posted: 5th April 2023

Dear GMB member,

GMB Scotland in SAS: No Confidence

GMB reps from across the country met together on Thursday 30 March.

They discussed the ongoing situation on national collective matters and what they are experiencing locally.

The feedback was the same from everyone, they have lost faith in management to…

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Martha’s Mammies Donation

Posted: 5th April 2023

Please click on the below link to access a thank you letter from Martha’s Mammies.  GMB@SAS recently provided a donation to this Glasgow based volunteer service which provides support to Women who have had children taken into care.  They have an emphasis on keeping women safe and stable with a focus on repair and reparative…

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Golf in Society Donation

Posted: 5th April 2023

Pictured are Maggie McKay, Coordinator of Golf in Society across Scotland and Donnie Montgomery, one of their volunteers.  GMB@SAS have just donated £200.00 to this amazing charity who help support golfers with dementia and other age related challenges.  They also provide support to their unpaid carers, by enabling them to get a break from their…

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GMB Scotland NHS Pay Ballot Result

Posted: 16th March 2023

Dear GMB MemberGMB Scotland NHS Pay Ballot ResultFollowing the close of our consultative ballot on the NHS Pay Offer for 2023/24 and after meetings with your workplace representatives this morning (Thursday 16 March) we can confirm the following result:

  • Accept 59.7 per cent
  • Reject 40.3 per…

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