News
22
July, 2020
COVID19 – Updated advice on CTS and multi-loading of Patients
22 July, 2020
A ‘cease double loading’ directive issued (Directive) has been worked on by the VAU and DHHS. The directive was sent to all NEPT companies and Ambulance Victoria.
16
July, 2020
AV flag proposed changes to peer support program
16 July, 2020
Members were provided with information about plans to increase access to Peer Support across the State. Matters discussed in the meeting included:
15
July, 2020
SAFETY ALERT – Securing contaminated equipment
15 July, 2020
Photographic evidence provided by our members shows several pieces of equipment that have been left unsealed and in single bags placing FMO and LSO members at risk of exposure to contamination.
09
July, 2020
Optima Live moves during COVID19 pandemic
09 July, 2020
If you are moved to another location, you should respectfully confirm with the Duty Manager if there are other crews present and discuss other options. The VAU advises members to fill out a HSCS and to keep your own record of any Optima Live movements between branches.
05
July, 2020
Quick industrial update – Paid Pandemic Leave Award Application & Other Matters
05 July, 2020
Members will recall that the VAU filed an application on behalf of our member and award-covered employee at St Johns, Alan Stokes to insert a paid pandemic leave entitlement into the Ambulance & Patient Transport Industry Award 2020 (Award). This matter is continuing to be dealt with along with a domain name dispute, Health Select, and AV bargaining.
03
July, 2020
Fleet Maintenance Officer wage parity with Logistic Support Officers
03 July, 2020
The proposed enterprise agreement will be circulated soon and FMO members will be able to see for themselves that their new rate of pay will be equivalent to the rate paid to LSO’s. Members are always welcome to seek clarification from the VAU if they wish to be provided with facts.
25
June, 2020
Ambulance Victoria involvement in COVID-19 cluster testing
25 June, 2020
AV have been requested to provide support by conducting tests on asymptomatic patients. Training in testing procedures will be conducted by the Alfred hospital.
05
June, 2020
Industrial/Legal Update – June 2020
05 June, 2020
This bulletin provides you with a quick update about industrial matters, to give you some insight into the type of work we do on a day-to-day basis and to keep you in the loop about matters affecting the industry, including what steps were taken to fix these issues.
29
May, 2020
Royal Flying Doctor Service Propose to Slash Conditions
29 May, 2020
New offer from RFDS was opposed by the VAU and ANMF. In response, RFDS have suggested that if we do not accept the proposal of a two-tiered system, they may apply to terminate the current agreement in the Fair Work Commission.
28
May, 2020
MEDIA RELEASE: RFDS ATTACKING CONDITIONS OF FRONTLINE COVID-19 WORKERS
28 May, 2020
RFDS are now trying to introduce a two-tiered wage system that will see new employees of RFDS paid far less than current employees, including in some instances up to $220 less per week and have suggested that they may apply to terminate the enterprise agreement in the Fair Work Commission if employees do not accept what is clearly an unfair offer.
18
May, 2020
COVID-19 Test Delays
18 May, 2020
This delay is unacceptable. The Victorian Government and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) need to ensure that health care workers experience a fast response so they can return to work quickly.
10
May, 2020
RFDS Bargaining Update
10 May, 2020
The VAU have started to review this proposal along with other bargaining representatives. While we are still reviewing the proposal, it is clear that the changes are significant.
04
May, 2020
VAU MEMBER WIN – Hospitals and Health Services to set up break rooms for meal breaks
04 May, 2020
Meal break amenities are a minimum requirement at every workplace, not least during a pandemic. Because of this fact, the VAU directly raised member concerns about inadequate facilities with the Department of Human and Health Services (DHHS).
04
May, 2020
Paramedic tests positive to COVID-19
04 May, 2020
On 1 May 2020, the VAU was informed by AV that one of our members had tested positive to COVID-19. Five other paramedics who have been in close contact with the member have subsequently been placed in isolation as a precaution.
02
May, 2020
MEDIA RELEASE: Paramedic tests positive to COVID-19
02 May, 2020
The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated (VAU) was informed last night that one of our members, a paramedic, has tested positive to COVID-19. Five other paramedics who have been in close contact with the member have been placed in isolation as a precaution.
29
April, 2020
FWA’s – a legitimate workplace right
29 April, 2020
The VAU assists several members each week with applying for FWA’s, and there are numerous and varied reasons why members may do so during the course of their employment.
23
April, 2020
Wilson Medic One Back-Pay
23 April, 2020
For the VAU to follow up with these underpayment claims, we need affected members to provide us with copies of your contract of employment, timesheets and payslips.
09
March, 2020
Health Select Bargaining – VAU off to the FWC following bargaining dispute
09 March, 2020
The VAU wish to continue bargaining for the proposed agreement and do not accept that an impasse has been reached. In addition, we reject the unilateral claim that bargaining has come to an end. The VAU are waiting to receive a conciliation date from the FWC to progress bargaining.
06
March, 2020
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining In-Principle Agreement
06 March, 2020
Following numerous queries from members seeking more detail about the wage offer agreed to an in principle with Ambulance Victoria (AV), this bulletin sets out in detail the wage improvements that will be delivered through the proposed enterprise agreement.
02
March, 2020
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update
02 March, 2020
Following feedback from State Council we are pleased to inform members that the VAU has reached in-principle agreement with AV and Government.