News
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.
18
May, 2020
COVID-19 Test Delays
18 May, 2020
This delay is unacceptable. The Victorian Government and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) need to ensure that health care workers experience a fast response so they can return to work quickly.
10
May, 2020
RFDS Bargaining Update
10 May, 2020
The VAU have started to review this proposal along with other bargaining representatives. While we are still reviewing the proposal, it is clear that the changes are significant.
04
May, 2020
VAU MEMBER WIN – Hospitals and Health Services to set up break rooms for meal breaks
04 May, 2020
Meal break amenities are a minimum requirement at every workplace, not least during a pandemic. Because of this fact, the VAU directly raised member concerns about inadequate facilities with the Department of Human and Health Services (DHHS).
04
May, 2020
Paramedic tests positive to COVID-19
04 May, 2020
On 1 May 2020, the VAU was informed by AV that one of our members had tested positive to COVID-19. Five other paramedics who have been in close contact with the member have subsequently been placed in isolation as a precaution.
02
May, 2020
MEDIA RELEASE: Paramedic tests positive to COVID-19
02 May, 2020
The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated (VAU) was informed last night that one of our members, a paramedic, has tested positive to COVID-19. Five other paramedics who have been in close contact with the member have been placed in isolation as a precaution.