UNISON have issued the notice of intention to ballot members in East Midlands Ambulance Service, formally beginning the process.
In November 2022 we almost hit the majority turnout needed for industrial action it was very close and we think postal delays contributed to missing the target. We think we can hit the target in EMAS if we go again – this time allowing longer for post to get through. It’s frustrating, we appreciate, to do this all over again. But the result was close enough that we think there is a real majority of support for industrial action among UNISON members in EMAS.
The ballot closes on 16 February so you need to ensure that you get your ballot paper in the post in good time. Your vote must be received by the deadline to count so look out for your blue envelope and post your ballot paper back as quickly as possible.
Whether or not you voted in the previous ballot over pay, you must return your vote this time.
Without a high turnout we run the risk of members not being allowed to take the action they voted for. NHS staff lose and the Government wins. We can’t let that happen. As we know from last time, unless 50% of your colleagues VOTE YES for the NHS you will not be able to take industrial action. This is because of the law on ballot thresholds. So, we really need your help in getting all our members to vote too.