News
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February, 2020
BALSECC – Ongoing Staffing Problems
19 February, 2020
BalSECC VAU members have for some time been expressing major concerns in relation to their ability to perform effectively due to inadequate staffing and support, particularly between the hours of 1600 hours and midnight.
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February, 2020
HEAT HAZARDS and DOUBLE LOADING – make your health and your patient’s health a priority
18 February, 2020
The VAU were made aware of an NEPT crew working on a 43-degree day. The crew were dispatched a city to country transfer with no working air conditioning.
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February, 2020
RFDS Acquisition of Wilson Medic One
11 February, 2020
RFDS have acquired Wilsons Medic One Melbourne Health, Western Health and Racing (events) contracts. The VAU are aware of the issues transition periods can cause. We are here for advice and support and to ensure your rights are protected. Please do not hesitate to contact your NEPT Organisers:
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January, 2020
Health Select Fair Work Commission Proceedings – January Update
13 January, 2020
The VAU want to continue bargaining on behalf of its members and have made this clear to Health Select. It is important that a new agreement is negotiated with improved conditions for members.
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December, 2019
Summary of Health Select Good Faith Bargaining Order Conference
31 December, 2019
We allege that Health Select had breached the good faith bargaining requirements by publishing a wage comparison table comparing their proposed wage rates under the new agreement to other NEPT employers.
18
November, 2019
Ambulance Victoria – Enterprise Bargaining Negotiations – UPDATE
18 November, 2019
This bulletin has been prepared to summarise the matters that were discussed at recent Ambulance Victoria (AV) member meetings regarding enterprise agreement negotiations with AV. History of negotiations for the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2019 attached...
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November, 2019
VAU Membership and Industrial Assistance Policy
16 November, 2019
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November, 2019
VAU Privacy Policy
16 November, 2019
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16
November, 2019
Legal Advice and Industrial Support
16 November, 2019
The VAU employs experienced employment lawyers and industrial officers who are experienced in representing ambulance members. There are very few industrial matters that the VAU team have not dealt with.