MCA and GMB sign Recognition Agreement for Coastguard Rescue Officers
What was announced
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the GMB Union have formally entered into a Recognition Agreement covering Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs).
Key points, in the publisher's words
- The agreement reflects a shared commitment to constructive industrial relations, based on openness and engagement between the two organisations. It recognises the contribution made by Coastguard Rescue Officers and the wider Coastguard Rescue Service workforce in supporting MCA’s work to save lives, assist those in distress and protect communities around the UK’s coastline.
- Virginia McVea, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, said:
- This agreement marks an important milestone in our relationship with GMB and reflects our shared commitment to constructive engagement and meaningful dialogue. MCA values the role trade unions play in representing and supporting Coastguard Rescue Officers in the vital contribution they make to helping save lives, assist those in distress and protect communities around the UK’s coastline.
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency (executive agency) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Coastguard search and rescue.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mca-and-gmb-sign-recognition-agreement-for-coastguard-rescue-officers
- Published 2026-10-27 11:33:47 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-27 11:45:10 UTC from GOV.UK
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