News
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.
19
February, 2020
BALSECC – Ongoing Staffing Problems
19 February, 2020
BalSECC VAU members have for some time been expressing major concerns in relation to their ability to perform effectively due to inadequate staffing and support, particularly between the hours of 1600 hours and midnight.
18
February, 2020
HEAT HAZARDS and DOUBLE LOADING – make your health and your patient’s health a priority
18 February, 2020
The VAU were made aware of an NEPT crew working on a 43-degree day. The crew were dispatched a city to country transfer with no working air conditioning.
11
February, 2020
RFDS Acquisition of Wilson Medic One
11 February, 2020
RFDS have acquired Wilsons Medic One Melbourne Health, Western Health and Racing (events) contracts. The VAU are aware of the issues transition periods can cause. We are here for advice and support and to ensure your rights are protected. Please do not hesitate to contact your NEPT Organisers:
13
January, 2020
Health Select Fair Work Commission Proceedings – January Update
13 January, 2020
The VAU want to continue bargaining on behalf of its members and have made this clear to Health Select. It is important that a new agreement is negotiated with improved conditions for members.
31
December, 2019
Summary of Health Select Good Faith Bargaining Order Conference
31 December, 2019
We allege that Health Select had breached the good faith bargaining requirements by publishing a wage comparison table comparing their proposed wage rates under the new agreement to other NEPT employers.
18
November, 2019
Ambulance Victoria – Enterprise Bargaining Negotiations – UPDATE
18 November, 2019
This bulletin has been prepared to summarise the matters that were discussed at recent Ambulance Victoria (AV) member meetings regarding enterprise agreement negotiations with AV. History of negotiations for the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2019 attached...
16
November, 2019
VAU Membership and Industrial Assistance Policy
16 November, 2019
Click here to view the VAU Membership and Industrial Assistance Policy.
16
November, 2019
VAU Privacy Policy
16 November, 2019
Click here to view the VAU Privacy Policy.
16
November, 2019
Legal Advice and Industrial Support
16 November, 2019
The VAU employs experienced employment lawyers and industrial officers who are experienced in representing ambulance members. There are very few industrial matters that the VAU team have not dealt with.
27
October, 2019
Amendments to the Emergency Services Superannuation Act pass through Parliament
27 October, 2019
The VAU is pleased to inform members that the improvements to your Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme which we have lobbied for over many years finally passed through the Victorian Parliament.
01
October, 2019
VAU lodges dispute in the Fair Work Commission over Rostered Overtime
01 October, 2019
The VAU considers that all time worked in excess of 38 hours per week for full-time employees should be paid at overtime rates. The VAU has lodged a dispute in the Fair Work Commission.
11
September, 2019
VAU Working Group – Continuing Professional Development
11 September, 2019
The VAU is forming a working group in 2019 to design and implement an Ambulance-specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for VAU members. We are currently seeking expressions of interest from members who would like to take part in establishing this program.
21
August, 2019
Hair Testing – Know Your Rights!
21 August, 2019
Under the AV AOD Policy and Procedure, hair shaft testing is only to be used when further testing is required in investigations into the suspected misappropriation of AV medications or where the previous samples (Saliva /Urine) have resulted in inconclusive results.