Updated Over 3/6/09:UNISON Appalled Lack of Vehicle Communications
Written by Peter Steventon Monday, 06 April 2009 10:51
On behalf of UNISON members across the Trust we are appalled at the apparent lack of progression, the issue of "vehicle communication" on 40 New front 
line Ambulances.
It was UNISON staff side that formally raised this subject at the July 08 Central H/S Meeting the following meeting we looked at the comprehensive risk assessment and where assured that action to provide the essential equipment would be provided! .To date
I believe there are still crews using these new vehicles without the essential mobile/radios putting them selves at risk on a daily basis. This is totally unacceptable Therefore if no positive action is taken by the trust within 7 working days unison will take action against the employer with in a range of sanctions including reporting the trust to the H.S.E.under Health and Safety legislation.
We will keep you informed of any progress made.
Mary Laxton
Unison Regional Officer
Updated 3rd June 2009
UNISON have been unable to reach an agreement with Management through Central Health and Safety meetings and Joint Partnership Forum. Therefore we have been left no alternative but to report the Trust to the Health and Safety executive with our concerns of our members safety.
Regards
UNISON Team
