News
29
July, 2020
71 Second Turnout Time Target – DURING A PANDEMIC!
29 July, 2020
The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated has received a significant number of complaints from members about the recent move by Ambulance Victoria to reduce the ambulance turnout time target from 90 seconds to 71 seconds.
24
July, 2020
VAU obtains Fair Work Commission recommendation on ‘40 hours bonus leave’ entitlement
24 July, 2020
This week the Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated successfully represented a member at the Fair Work Commission in dispute with Ambulance Victoria over the application of the ‘40 hours bonus leave entitlement’ in the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2015 (Varied and Extended) (AV Agreement).
23
July, 2020
Loddon–Mallee Resourcing
23 July, 2020
At the beginning of the pandemic the VAU requested and received written confirmation that any changes, including changes to crewing arrangements, that may occur to deal with the pandemic will be immediately reversed after the pandemic.
22
July, 2020
COVID19 – Updated advice on CTS and multi-loading of Patients
22 July, 2020
A ‘cease double loading’ directive issued (Directive) has been worked on by the VAU and DHHS. The directive was sent to all NEPT companies and Ambulance Victoria.
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.