News
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.