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24
September, 2020

Health and Safety Reps are making a Difference

24 September, 2020

In the ambulance industry, workplace health and safety is often compromised by the urgent nature of the work that you do. It is the job of your HSRs to monitor your safety at work and ensure that no short-cuts are taken.

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September, 2020

Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020 ACCEPTED

07 September, 2020

The VAU is pleased to inform members that the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020 has been accepted by a majority of employees who voted in the ballot.

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September, 2020

Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020 – LAST CHANCE

06 September, 2020

The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated endorse this agreement and encourage you to vote Yes.

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03
September, 2020

Ambulance Victoria Proposal to upskill Ambulance Community Officers for Major Regional Centres – The Bendigo Model

03 September, 2020

The VAU have NOT been consulted on this proposal and do not support a program to upskill ACOs to fill paramedic shifts in Bendigo.

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24
August, 2020

Proposed AVEA 2020 – Parental Leave Entitlements Brought Forward

24 August, 2020

We are pleased to inform members that new parental leave entitlements for those covered by the AVEA 2020 will be accessible for members who begin paid parental leave from 30 July 2020. 

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August, 2020

Ambulance Victoria – Proposed Enterprise Agreement

14 August, 2020

To assist members to understand the improvements negotiated, the VAU have prepared a summary of AGREED claims which are reflected as changes in the AVEA 2020. We have also included reference to other claims that were agreed but will be implemented via an alternative mechanism

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13
August, 2020

Ambulance Victoria restarts random alcohol and drug testing during Pandemic

13 August, 2020

The VAU confirms that we have not been informed that AV are resuming random testing. The VAU are not supportive of it being resumed during current COVID-19 restrictions.

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July, 2020

71 second turnout time target – OUTCOME

31 July, 2020

We are pleased to have received written confirmation from AV that the reduced KPI of 71 seconds will not be actively pursued and the previous KPI of 90 seconds has been reinstated.

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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.