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June, 2023
07 June, 2023
In November 2022, the VAU secured a review into the NEPT industry which will consider options for future procurement arrangements which include reintegrating NEPT back into Ambulance Victoria or new public sector agency.
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June, 2023
01 June, 2023
The VAU were recently contacted by several members of Medical Edge Australia to address concerns they had with multiple aspects of their employment. The VAU wrote to MEA to raise these concerns and have since engaged in constructive discussions with the company which we believe will result in significant improvements for VAU members.
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May, 2023
31 May, 2023
The VAU were anticipating a response to the revised offer which we proposed at the previous meeting, which placed emphasis on improving the wage offer from St John while dropping some of our more minor claims.
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May, 2023
25 May, 2023
On 14 April, the Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated (VAU) met with St John and other bargaining representatives to discuss the wage offer proposed at the end of March. While the VAU welcomed aspects of this offer, it was made clear to St John that our members were dissatisfied for the following reasons:
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May, 2023
23 May, 2023
The budget confirmed the funding for election commitments the VAU lobbied for ahead of the 2022 Victorian Election. Additional funding commitments total $247 million which includes:
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May, 2023
11 May, 2023
Yesterday the Victorian Ambulance Union met with Minister Gabrielle Williams to discuss matters on behalf of our members, in particular our suggestions for reducing demand on ambulance services. Read on for more information.
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May, 2023
11 May, 2023
The VAU has become aware of a serious breach of privacy relating to alcohol and other drug (AOD) testing at Ambulance Victoria. Confidential results from 2017 & 2018 AV graduate paramedics have been accessible to any staff member on the AV intranet.
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May, 2023
09 May, 2023
On behalf of the members of the VAU, we would like to pass on our congratulations to all members who have been elected to the VAU State Council. As the elected leadership team of the union, we know that you will be a formidable presence and will work hard to improve the working lives of our members.
03
May, 2023
03 May, 2023
The VAU has continued to bargain with Ambulance Victoria for a new enterprise agreement to replace the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020 which expires on 31 January 2024. To date there has been sixteen meetings. Today the parties discussed a key claim from VAU members - end of shift management.
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April, 2023
28 April, 2023
The VAU has received a large volume of complaints about AV’s recent recruitment processes. The VAU immediately intervened and insisted that AV use a proper and transparent process to select the best candidates. The VAU understands the process was then halted.
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April, 2023
14 April, 2023
On behalf of all members of the Victorian Ambulance Union, we would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to family, friends, and members of NSW Ambulance Service for the tragic loss of a much-loved colleague.
03
April, 2023
03 April, 2023
Members have been incorrectly told by Ambulance Victoria that their casual working hours will be reduced to 70 per month. The VAU has taken this up with workplace relations on Monday 3 April and the issue was corrected that day.
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March, 2023
31 March, 2023
The effectiveness of Industrial Action cannot be underestimated, and we again thank our members for the way in which they have conducted themselves during this time. They have demonstrated how a determined and cohesive group can fight for a better deal for themselves, and all St John employees.
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March, 2023
28 March, 2023
On 27 March 2023, the Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated notified St John Ambulance Victoria of further industrial action in respect to enterprise bargaining. We encourage our members to continue industrial action, commence the new actions (but not until 0500 Friday 31 March).
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March, 2023
24 March, 2023
The VAU are very pleased to announce that we have reached in principle agreement about what changes will be incorporated into the new EA. The next step is for the agreement to go to a vote of the workforce. Before this occurs, both sides will be drafting wording to ensure that the document accurately reflects what was agreed at the bargaining table.
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March, 2023
17 March, 2023
The VAU is currently investigating instances where MICA paramedics have not been paid their TRP when working away from their home branch.
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March, 2023
02 March, 2023
Following on from members voting emphatically to take part in industrial action the VAU has formally notified St John Ambulance of our intention to take protected industrial actions. The actions have been notified to commence from 6 March 2023 and are indefinite. Those actions are:
01
March, 2023
01 March, 2023
Negotiations are being facilitated using an interest based bargaining approach. This process tries to address what the issues are, then all parties try and mutually agree on solutions.
01
March, 2023
01 March, 2023
FAQs regarding registration with AHPRA and coverage of the VAU’s Professional Indemnity Insurance for its members in NEPT
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February, 2023
28 February, 2023
The VAU have continued to advocate for Ambulance Victoria to adopt a fair, reasonable and consistent approach to recognising salary classification progression. Read on for more details.