News
16
December, 2021
Refuse to work unreasonable overtime – A positive step
16 December, 2021
Yesterday the VAU was contacted by the new Chief Operations Officer Libby Murphy who advised that the Ambulance Victoria (AV) would implement a new process to assist members in getting off shift on time. AV have advised the following:
15
December, 2021
Payment for fit-testing – RFDS members
15 December, 2021
If you were one of those people who had your fit-testing conducted during your own time, we wish to advise that you are entitled to be paid (as overtime).
07
December, 2021
Have your say – NPT – EBA
07 December, 2021
We invite you to complete an EBA survey. You can also share this link with non-members. The EBA survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. To complete the survey please follow the link in the Bulletin email.
02
December, 2021
Patient Transport Ambulance – Pandemic Meal Access
02 December, 2021
The VAU can announce that patient transport members will have access to free meals at selected hospitals in Metro and Rural areas. This is part of a wellbeing initiative funded by Government.
30
November, 2021
VEOHRC review into Ambulance Victoria – VOLUME 1
30 November, 2021
The VAU provided a detailed 80 page submission drawn from 164 written submissions provided by our members. We also received an enormous amount of anecdotal evidence from members and delegates and met with VEOHRC on nearly 25 occasions to provide this information.
29
November, 2021
Refuse to work unreasonable overtime
29 November, 2021
You may not be aware, but clause 45 of the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020 (Agreement), which was agreed to by AV, gives members the power to refuse to work unreasonable overtime
26
November, 2021
Industrial Update
26 November, 2021
The primary focus of our legal/industrial team is representing members in matters relating to serious misconduct allegations, Professional Conduct Unit (PCU) investigations, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) investigations and other matters.
18
November, 2021
Fit-testing update for NEPT staff
18 November, 2021
The VAU on behalf of its NEPT members has multiple calls to WorkSafe, before this issue was taken seriously.
11
November, 2021
Vaccination status for paramedics and ambulance industry workers
11 November, 2021
The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated has been very clear in advice to members about the risk of being terminated if you refuse to follow a lawful and reasonable direction by your employer to be vaccinated unless you have a legitimate medical exemption.