Civil rights

Civilian doctors working for the MoD wish to be represented by the BMA on all Union matters

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Civilian Medical Practitioners
117 supporters

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117 supporters

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  1. Launched 2019
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  4. Dialogue
  5. Failed

The BMA has been the Union representing Drs across all disciplines for as long as I have been a Dr. I trust it. I had not even heard of Prospect prior to them recently claiming they are our union.
I strongly believe that more than one union can be available, and that I should have the choice of which I belong to. I choose the BMA.

I have been a member of the BMA since I qualified as a doctor in 1983, and they have represented my interest as both a serving military MO and since I joined the Civil Service in 2016. I have no wish for this to change, and believe that the BMA is best placed to continue representing my views.
I am not a member of Prospect and have no desire to be so or for them to represent me in any negotiations with MOD over my terms and conditions of service, which I believe is best understood by the BMA

The BMA have represented Civilian Doctors working for MOD for at least 40 years. They are the doctors' union. Written as such into contracts of employment . Invasion by other union(Prospect) whom doctors aren't represented by is an egregious political move . Prospect and MOD are acting unlawfully.

I have been a member of the BMA for 28 years and as a GP they fully understand my background, my daily issues and provide both training and technical support for my trade. There is no other organisation that has the level of insight or political clout that the BMA has for me and my professional colleagues.

Airline pilots do not belong to a union other than BALPA for the same reasons. I cannot believe that they would tolerate this intrusion into their professional liberties and choice. Neither should doctors.

Who is Prospect? Who have assigned them? Certainly not heard of them and I do not want them to represent me. BMA are a known and trusted entity and lead for all Drs. I have used them in the past with great service and support. I choose to stay with BMA along with my peers.

I am a member of the BMA and NOT the Prospect Union. I therefore object to Prospect Union being the sole union representative of civilian doctors working for the MOD. I believe that it is my democratic right to be represented by the organisation of my choice.

For as long as I have been employed the BMA has represented my rights through the Armed Forces Committee, including my rights as a civilian worker. I do not trust any other body to represent my rights in as thorough or effective a manner.

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