News
27
March, 2024
Underpayment of Overtime at RFDS
27 March, 2024
The VAU has revealed that RFDS has underpayed many members. After the VAU brought this to their attention, RFDS responded by recognising that they will need to..
25
March, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update 016
25 March, 2024
The VAU continues to advocate for a large number of outstanding matters in the negotiations. Click here for the latest update.
19
March, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update – 015
19 March, 2024
A second settlement offer was tabled which included four additional items. Ultimately it is up to the members to determine when agreement is reached. Read on for more information.
14
March, 2024
AV INDUSTRIAL ACTION – FURTHER DETAILS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
14 March, 2024
The actions have been notified to commence at 0700 on Monday 18 March 2024 and are indefinite. Further instructions for these actions, and answers to some frequently asked questions, are provided below:
13
March, 2024
AV Industrial Action – Members Vote YES!!!
13 March, 2024
Voting on Protected Industrial Action was completed at 1400 yesterday. We are pleased to inform members that all 26 actions were overwhelmingly voted up. More info attached
01
March, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – Update 014
01 March, 2024
A second settlement offer has been tabled. This offer includes all items included in the offer of 20 December 2023, however it includes several additional items including...
23
February, 2024
National Patient Transport Supervisor Allowance
23 February, 2024
The VAU raised with NPT that there were several situations where AAs have worked alongside AAs and PTOs with less than 400 and 100 hours of clinical practise supervision, and that they have in fact supervised these individuals and competed the appropriate paperwork.
23
February, 2024
AV Industrial Action – PABO approved!!!
23 February, 2024
We are pleased to inform members that our application was approved, and a protected action ballot will be held. Only members who have nominated will be able to vote in the protected action ballot and the protected actions.
20
February, 2024
AV Casual Overtime Update
20 February, 2024
The VAU have recorded the details of everyone who has come forward and will be liaising with AV to ensure that the audit is completed within the promised timeframe, and that each member’s claim is assessed.
25
January, 2024
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update – January 2024
25 January, 2024
On 20/12/23, AV presented an offer of settlement. It is the view of the VAU bargaining team that the current offer does not come close to creating a workplace that retains its experienced staff.
20
December, 2023
AV EBA Settlement offer put forward by AV and Government
20 December, 2023
Today Ambulance Victoria put forward an offer of settlement to the union as part of the current enterprise bargaining negotiations. The VAU is currently reviewing the offer in good faith and will provide more information to members in due course.
20
December, 2023
AV agrees to settle Casual Overtime Case
20 December, 2023
In a significant victory for VAU members, Ambulance Victoria has finally agreed to resolve the VAU’s long-running dispute over the payment of overtime entitlements for casuals.
19
December, 2023
4 Aussie Heroes
19 December, 2023
Working for veterans and health professionals, plus the study of relevant and credible research and other papers and reports, a gap in the rehabilitation process.
19
December, 2023
Emergency Services Foundation
19 December, 2023
The Emergency Service Foundation (ESF) supports the emergency management sector to prevent the incidence and impact of mental injury for the 139,000 volunteers and paid staff who serve us.
19
December, 2023
000VIC – Important Update RE: Bans 5 & 6
19 December, 2023
Regarding the taking of photographs, please send them to your Union; do not post photographs taken under action 5 onto social media as this may constitute unprotected action. Please remove any photos from social media that have been posted.
15
December, 2023
Triple Zero Victoria Members – Your Right to take part in Protected Industrial Action + FAQs
15 December, 2023
The VAU and other unions have formally notified ESTA of our intention to take protected industrial actions. The actions have been notified to commence at 0600 on Monday 18 December 2023 and are indefinite. The Unions encourage maximum participation for maximum impact.
14
December, 2023
ESTA Members Vote YES to Industrial Action – UPDATE!
14 December, 2023
The Unions received the results of the Protected Action Ballot conducted for ESTA employees in support of their application to take Industrial Action, with 75% of eligible members voting yes in this highly important ballot. The voting results show the extent of the engagement shown by members.
13
December, 2023
RFDS OH&S Negotiations – Meeting with Worksafe
13 December, 2023
The VAU met with RFDS last week to continue to negotiate an agreed outcome regarding OH&S. They advised that, after their input and clarification, they believe that the parties should be successful in negotiating the last aspects of the structure.
05
December, 2023
ESTA Members: Vote YES for Industrial Action
05 December, 2023
VAU ESTA members who have nominated the VAU as their bargaining representative will have an opportunity to vote on whether to approve the proposed industrial actions (IA). The ballot will be conducted by CiVS electronically via email. It will open from 7 December 2023 and close on 12 December 2023. Read on for more details:
05
December, 2023
Worksafe issue Improvement Notice on Ambulance Victoria
05 December, 2023
After a recent inspection of BalSECC, Worksafe have issued an improvement notice due to work-related stress in Clinicians. WorkSafe have stated that the AV has no system of assessing and responding to reports.