London Ambulance Service Unison Branch

Branch Committee Meeting

9^th December 2003 1400 pm -- Conference Room LAS HQ

Minutes from 11^th November 2003 agreed as a true record.

JE – Update on MDT training within CAC.

RS – Final draught of A/L agreement.

CT – Stab Vests. ER - still waiting for draught from the LAS.

Legal Report distributed outlining current amount of compensation that has been awarded to members.

Outlined dates for Branch Committee Meetings to be held in 2004.

2004 Diaries are still at the printers. As soon as we take delivery they will be distributed to members through Station Reps.

Update on the Branch Development Plan 2003/4.

The Branch Secretary has met with the Southwark Credit Union, with the view of LAS staff being able to gain access to the financial services that they offer. Information on the Southwark Credit Union and their services were distributed.

Letter of thanks received from MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians) for the Branch recent donation.

Outlined the Agenda for Change checklist for London Staff Sides who are preparing for 2004.

The Secretary thanked Fred Phillips for his hard work, dedication and commitment to the Branch and proposes that the Branch nominate him for Honorary Life Membership of Unison – All Agreed.

No report. Still awaiting the proposed changes to the committee.

No report.

No report.

Training on Manger Elk lifting equipment has been completed. Now waiting for guidance to be drawn up.

H&S Reps access to LA 52’s – Meeting to be held with Risk Department.

Swing on rear door of new Mercedes ambulances agreed to be a risk. Awaiting further developments on how to rectify.

The Treasurer distributed a detailed report for the period between 1/1/03 and 30/9/03.

RS confirmed Christine Tanner as the latest winner of the Website Newsletter Subscribers draw (£50).

RS distributed a Communications report detailing the progress of the Branch website.

FP circulated a list of new members. New members were accepted into the branch.

MB has arranged for two computer training days to be held. The first will be for beginners on the 19^th January 2004 and the second which is at intermediate level will take place on the 17^th February 2004.

ER – The launch of the Learner Reps scheme took place on the 4^th December and was very well attended.

JW had hopes to set up a PTS Reps forum however this may be hindered by the news that the LAS will lose the Darent Valley contract at the end of March 2004. Talks need to be held with the LAS regarding the retaining of staff. CT suggests asking management to consider if such staff could be given extra training allowing them to be trained at a level between PTS and EMT whereby they could carry out "green calls".

The LAS will be tendering for the PTS contract at Kings College, there will however be changes certain terms within the contract.

JE - Any update on MDT issues? ER to follow up

HR strategy.

CHI Review.

Disciplinary policy.

Flexible working.

Travelling time expenses.

IAP procedure within CAC.

Sector H&S reps – facilities & time off.

GA – any update on Technician banding in Agenda for Change? ER – Not as of yet. We are asking for T/EMT to be placed in Band 4 and once qualified as an EMT this would move staff into Band 5.

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Date of next meeting

13^th January 2004 Union Jack Club. (Time to be Advised)