News
09
May, 2023
VAU AGM 2023 – State Council Election Results
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
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – UPDATE 003
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.
28
April, 2023
ARU Recruitment Process
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.
14
April, 2023
Tragedy in NSW
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
Fatigue Management – 70HR Cap on Casual Hours
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.
31
March, 2023
St John enterprise bargaining update – St John make new offer
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.
28
March, 2023
St John Industrial Action – Further protected industrial actions notified
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).
24
March, 2023
NPT Enterprise Bargaining – A GREAT OUTCOME
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.
17
March, 2023
Payment of TRP for MICA interns
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.
02
March, 2023
St. John Members – Protected Industrial Action FAQ’s
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
ESTA Bargaining Update
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
AHPRA Registration and Professional Indemnity in NEPT
01 March, 2023
FAQs regarding registration with AHPRA and coverage of the VAU’s Professional Indemnity Insurance for its members in NEPT
28
February, 2023
Ambulance Victoria Pay Matters
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.
23
February, 2023
St.John Members have voted YES to Industrial Action
23 February, 2023
The VAU has received the results of the Protected Action Ballot conducted for St John employees in support of their application to take Industrial Action. There were 13 actions listed in the ballot and members voted YES to all of them.
15
February, 2023
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – UPDATE 002
15 February, 2023
On Tuesday 14 February, the VAU met with representatives from Ambulance Victoria to continue negotiations on a new EBA to replace the current one which expires on 31 January 2024. Read on for the latest update:
08
February, 2023
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – UPDATE 001 – First Meeting
08 February, 2023
On Tuesday 8 February the VAU met with representatives from Ambulance Victoria to begin negotiations on a new EBA. These meetings are likely to occur twice each week for the duration of 2023 until an agreement is reached.
01
February, 2023
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining – Log of Claims served on AV and Government
01 February, 2023
The VAU received over 700 submissions from members, which have been collated and presented to the VAU State Council, who have endorsed the log of claims. The VAU have now served the finalised log of claims on AV and the Victorian Government.
01
February, 2023
Manual Pressure Augmentation – PARAMEDIC SHOCKED
01 February, 2023
The VAU has just been informed that an ALS Paramedic was electrocuted while defibrillating a patient using Manual Pressure Augmentation (MPA) technique.
20
January, 2023
Two Successful VAU Member Outcomes at the FWC
20 January, 2023
The Victorian Ambulance Union Incorporated has had success at the Fair Work Commission (FWC) with two recent Agreement disputes. Two of our members are to be commended on their resilience, determination, and professionalism with bringing their matters forward.
16
January, 2023
Surge Transition MOU to End
16 January, 2023
The MOU ends at midnight tonight (16 January 2023) and no further rostering of surge responders into paramedic shifts should occur from that time.