Dispatch Reform and Meal Breaks/Overtime The Union acknowledges the significant amount of work going into dispatch reform by Ambulance Victoria. Many of our members have been involved in this process which will no doubt bring significant improvements to ambulance response times and service to the community. However, recently members have raised concerns about [...]
How are you travelling? Upcoming AEAV Mental Health Forums There are two "How are you travelling?" meetings to be held on Wednesday 3rd August 2016 and Monday 8th August 2016. Details are: Gipplsland: Wednesday, 3rd August 2016 1830 hrs at the Sale Hospital (rear the old Chest Unit), 155 Guthridge Pde, Sale [...]
Graduate Single Responding Recently a member raised concerns about a Graduate Paramedic being asked to single respond to cases. Following a post on the AEAVIC Members Facebook page, it appears that this has been occurring often across the State and in some cases Graduates have even been rostered to work alone. The Union [...]
2015 Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement Variation Today, 26 July 2016, the Andrews Government approved the variation to the 2015 Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement (Agreement). Members now have the opportunity to endorse the Agreement as it goes through the ballot process outlined below. PROCESS COMPLETION DATE Viewing period for the EA commences 29 [...]
How are you travelling?Upcoming AEAV Mental Health ForumsWednesday, 6th July 2016There are two "How are you travelling?" meetings to be held on Wednesday 6th July 2016.Details are: Melbourne:1900 hrs at the AEA-V Office 117-131 Capel Street, North MelbourneMeeting to be convened by Allister Briggs 0412 334 938Gipplsland:1830 hrs at the Sale Hospital (rear the old [...]
Rolled In Rate Figures for 1st July 2016 Attached are the Rolled In Rate classification rates of pay from 1st July 2016. These new rates consist of the 3% EBA increases. Also for the classifications affected by the outcome of the Work Value Case they include the second percentage installment. The people in non Work [...]
How are you travelling? Upcoming AEAV Mental Health Forums Monday, 6th June 2016 There are two "How are you travelling?" meetings to be held on Monday 6th June 2016. Details are: Melbourne: 1900 hrs at the AEA-V Office 117-131 Capel Street, North MelbourneMeeting to be convened by Allister Briggs 0412 334 938 [...]
2015 Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement Variation As an outcome of the Paramedic Work Value Case the Fair Work Commission recommended extending the life of the 2015 Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement (Agreement), due to expire on 31 December 2016, until 30 April 2019. Ambulance Victoria and the Union have reached in-principle agreement on the [...]
State Council Meeting - COWES - Wednesday, 8th June 2016 The next AEA-V State Council Meeting is scheduled to be held on: Wednesday, 8th June 2016, 10.00 am - 3.00 pm To be held in Cowes, Phillip Island, At The Continental Hotel, 5 The Esplanade, Cowes 3922 Final agenda will be confirmed on [...]
Short Term Reliever Trial Feedback Sought The Union is seeking feedback from members regarding the operation of the Short Term Reliever (STR) Trial. Ambulance Victoria has informed the Union that a total of ten paramedics from Gippsland, Hume, Loddon Mallee and Grampians have taken up the position this year for varying periods of [...]