News
16
December, 2024
AV ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2024 – MEMBERS VOTE YES!!
16 December, 2024
The VAU is pleased to report that the in-principle Ambulance EBA 2024 has been voted up by an overwhelming majority of the AV work force.
12
December, 2024
RFDS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT BARGAINING UPDATE
12 December, 2024
RFDS, in their log of claims, are seeking changes to the way annual leave is allocated. They are also seeking changes to the permanent part time arrangements. Read on for more information.
09
December, 2024
AV MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT 2025
09 December, 2024
The VAU is seeking expressions of interest from members for inclusion in our log of claims for bargaining for a new AV Management and Administrative Agreement 2021 to replace the current AVMA 2021.
27
November, 2024
BEHAVIOURAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS – UPDATE
27 November, 2024
Moving forward when a matter is referred for local resolution as allegations/complaint not amounting to misconduct, and a BIP is proposed, there will be procedural fairness around the process. Read on for more information.
19
November, 2024
AV PAYROLL DELAYS
19 November, 2024
The union is collating a list of members who are dealing with delays, so that we can meet with AV and resolve them, or if necessary, take these matters further. Read on for more information:
19
November, 2024
AV EBA TIMELINE – UPDATE
19 November, 2024
The VAU State Council have endorsed this deal and strongly encourage all members to VOTE YES to the new Agreement. Read on for more information:
15
November, 2024
VAU takes PSBD to the FWC for breaching status quo clause
15 November, 2024
Clause 11.2, the status quo clause, is an integral part of the dispute resolution process in our Enterprise Agreement. It protects members who bring disputes by ensuring that the usual practice of work continues while a dispute is being dealt with. Without this clause, employers could prevent employees from asserting their rights by changing their […]
13
November, 2024
UPDATE ON ORGANISER MATTERS
13 November, 2024
The VAU has five organisers who work across both the public and private sectors. All VAU organisers can handle a wide range of member queries and work together using their own specialities, experience and expert knowledge.
12
November, 2024
Roster Cycle 367 – 28 DAY NOTIFICATION PERIOD MISSED
12 November, 2024
Members who have not been provided with 28 days notice of a change have the right to refuse. Members are also reminded that you have the right to lodge a formal grievance about the change to start and finish times or introduction of a new roster.
01
November, 2024
VAU taking AV Managers to VCAT for disability discrimination
01 November, 2024
We have become aware that AV managers are requiring members who have requested reasonable adjustments based on their disability to attend independent medical examinations (IME) instead of seeking information from these member’s treating practitioners in the first instance.
01
November, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Continuing Education Entitlements
01 November, 2024
Over recent months some members have contacted VAU with concerns that not all employees have been provided with their two rostered training days as per clause 77.4 of the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020...
28
October, 2024
AV EBA Timeline
28 October, 2024
This is the schedule that the parties are working towards. 8 Nov. 2024 - All drafting of the AVEA 2024 agreement should be finalised. 11-22 Nov. 2024 - The draft Agreement goes to the Government for final approval.
21
October, 2024
Update on Legal Matters
21 October, 2024
In the past 12 months, aside from participating in bargaining for Ambulance Victoria and Triple Zero Victoria, the legal team have represented the members with the following:
18
October, 2024
VAU success in the Fair Work Commission
18 October, 2024
The VAU brought a case to the Fair Work Commission for one of our members and successfully argued that MICA paramedics can’t be required to perform alternative duties that don’t involve their principal duties without their agreement.
18
October, 2024
2024 Triple Zero EBA Access Period Open & Site Visit Meetings for VAU members
18 October, 2024
The VAU will be holding onsite visits to answer any questions. The VAU recommend a YES vote. No vote = no back pay from 3 April 2024. There would then be no agreement and bargaining would continue. Therefore, employees may not receive an increase for at least several months or even for a further year.
02
October, 2024
BALSECC Rural Clinicians Update – Consultation Period to end soon
02 October, 2024
We highly encourage affected members to attend this meeting and provide advice on alternative proposals and rosters, that allow for a second clinician to be rostered on overnight in BalSECC.
02
October, 2024
TZV Bargaining Update: In-Principal Agreement & Associated Documents
02 October, 2024
Triple Zero Victoria has advised the VAU that the In-principal Agreement has finally been approved by Government. Employees will be able to vote on whether to approve the proposed Agreement between 21/10/2024 - 30/10/2024.
30
September, 2024
VAU cases in the Fair Work Commission to hold the PSBD to PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
30 September, 2024
The VAU has a number of concerns about the way disciplinary matters are managed by the PSBD. These concerns are ongoing despite the VEOHRC report and the overhaul of the PCU. These include:
24
September, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – IN-PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT REACHED
24 September, 2024
The Victorian Ambulance Union and United Workers Union have reached an in-principal agreement with Ambulance Victoria and the Victorian Government on a new enterprise bargaining agreement.
10
September, 2024
PROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTION ROUND 3
10 September, 2024
After 20 months of negotiations the Government are still procrastinating with finalising an enterprise agreement with Victorian paramedics and ambulance workers.