News
06
August, 2021
NPT meal break dispute – Appeal to full bench at Fair Work
06 August, 2021
The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated (VAU) is pleased to inform members that we are appealing the recent decision by the Fair Work Commission in relation to the NPT meal break dispute. As a reminder to members, this dispute centres around the argument that a meal break is not only in paid time but also counts as time worked.
29
July, 2021
Medium Acuity Patient Transport (MATS)
29 July, 2021
The VAU have been advocating for a significant increase in AV NEPT capability to free up emergency crews to attend emergency cases.
28
July, 2021
St John Ambulance bargaining – draft Log of Claims
28 July, 2021
The VAU are pleased to inform members that we have now finished a draft log of claims (see attached).
22
July, 2021
RFDS Update to Enterprise Bargaining
22 July, 2021
At the completion of the meeting, RFDS agreed to provide the new proposal in the form of a draft agreement to the VAU.
02
July, 2021
NPT Paid Meal Break – FWC Decision
02 July, 2021
The VAU is extremely disappointed about the decision as well as potential industry ramifications. We are now in the process of considering whether we can appeal the decision with the Full Bench of the FWC.
15
June, 2021
Meal Breaks at Hospital
15 June, 2021
Ambulance Victoria have announced that they intend to introduce a new practice of directing crews to have their meal breaks at hospitals or within 15 minutes of clearing from hospital as opposed to returning to their home branch where they can rest and recline.
09
June, 2021
RSRP and Spare
09 June, 2021
If you are rostered to a spare line, you have the right to start your shift from your home branch. Once you have arrived at work and your rostered shift time has started you may then be directed to go to a secondary location. At that point you may request a taxi or work vehicle or if you choose to travel in your own vehicle.
07
June, 2021
Vale – Phil Cavanagh
07 June, 2021
It is with great sadness that the Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated (VAU) informs members of the passing of Phil Cavanagh.
01
June, 2021
St John Ambulance Enterprise Bargaining – UPDATE
01 June, 2021
Members will be asked to endorse the log of claims before it is served on St John.