News
12th November, 2026
WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE NO TO NPT’S OFFER
It can be very confusing for members when you are presented with a bombardment of information about an offer. To have a clear picture, it’s helpful to understand what has happened at the bargaining table.

It’s also important to view the agreement over its entire term. The VAU has been fighting for above-CPI increases in 2027 and 2028, and real career progression for PTOs and ATAs.
NPT’s offers for 2027 and 2028, and their treatment of ATAs, show a lack of care and respect for employees’ future and longevity in the industry. We understand that members are stressed with rent, rates, groceries and cost of living. We are seeking an agreement that improves your working lives over the next three years.
We encourage members to VOTE NO to the NPT offer and send a strong message that moving numbers around does not improve your quality of living. They need to increase your wage so that you can afford to remain in this industry.
It’s important that members don’t lose sight of the value of the work you do and the reward you deserve.
The only way to get a better deal is to