News
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.
05
September, 2024
WORKPLACE BULLYING IN NEPT
05 September, 2024
Recently, the VAU have noticed an increase in members reporting that they have experienced or have witnessed bullying behaviour in the workplace.
12
August, 2024
RFDS 2024 Enterprise Bargaining- Log of Claims
12 August, 2024
After consulting with our membership at RFDS, the VAU is pleased to present the Log of Claims for the RFDS Enterprise Agreement bargaining. Click here to download your copy.
31
July, 2024
SUMMARY OF ALL INDUSTRIAL ACTIONS NOTIFIED TO DATE
31 July, 2024
The following is a list of all industrial actions that have been notified. Clarification for some action is provided in italics. Click here for more information.
26
July, 2024
AMBULANCE VICTORIA EXECUTIVE – NO CONFIDENCE MOTION – RESULT
26 July, 2024
97.8% of members voted to endorse the no confidence motion in the AV Executive. Read on for more information.
25
July, 2024
REPORT ABOUT AMBULANCE VICTORIA STAFF IN HERALD SUN
25 July, 2024
The VAU is not representing the members involved in the matter contained in the Herald Sun article...
22
July, 2024
AMBULANCE VICTORIA EXECUTIVE – NO CONFIDENCE MOTION
22 July, 2024
The lack of support for frontline staff has exacerbated. For this reason, the VAU State Council have approved a no confidence motion in the AV Executive.
15
July, 2024
AMBULANCE VICTORIA ENTERPRISE BARGAINING – Clauses agreed in-principle – Part 2
15 July, 2024
Industrial action taken by members has had a positive effect in making some progress in several areas, relating to...