News
23
June, 2023
NPT Bargaining Update – Final drafting to prepare for Vote.
23 June, 2023
The VAU and NPT met recently to further discuss the drafted "agreed in-principle" Enterprise Agreement, and the implications of timeframes on wages in relation to the recently released quarterly CPI. Read on for more information.....
21
June, 2023
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update 005
21 June, 2023
AV has presented its Log of Claims for a new Enterprise Agreement. It contains eleven high level claims which will be discussed in detail. Read on for more information.
19
June, 2023
Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Bargaining Update 004
19 June, 2023
The VAU has continued to bargain with Ambulance Victoria for a new enterprise agreement to replace the 2020 Agreement, which expires on 31 January 2024. To date there have been twenty-seven meetings. Recently the parties have discussed our claims in relation to:
16
June, 2023
National Patient Transport – Enterprise Agreement Update
16 June, 2023
As you know, the VAU and National Patient Transport (NPT) have been bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement (the Agreement) for NPT employees. After the last bargaining meeting, the parties had reached in principle agreement and turned to drafting the new document. Read on for more information:
15
June, 2023
RFDS Redundancies
15 June, 2023
The VAU is saddened by news announced today by RFDS. As of 1 July, RFDS will no longer have contracts in the Hume corridor and Gippsland and will be ceasing all HSV operations in those areas. It is anticipated that this will take full effect by 23 July 2023.
07
June, 2023
ESTA NEWS – Big Win for Members in Mentoring Allowance Case
07 June, 2023
In a major victory for Victorian Ambulance Union VAU and CWU members working at ESTA, the Magistrates’ Court has confirmed that Workplace Trainers (WPTs) are entitled to a mentoring allowance when performing mentoring duties.
07
June, 2023
NEPT Review
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.
01
June, 2023
Medical Edge Australia – Regulations and Contract Issues
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.
31
May, 2023
St John Bargaining Update – An important decision for VAU members!
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.
25
May, 2023
St John Bargaining Update – Lipstick on a pig.
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:
23
May, 2023
Victorian State Budget 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:
11
May, 2023
VAU meeting with the Minister for Ambulance Services
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.
11
May, 2023
AV Serious Privacy Breach – AOD Testing Results
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.
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).