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24 February 2023

AV – AEAV/UWU LOG OF CLAIMS LODGED

On Monday 20 February, the UWU/AEAV Log of claims was lodged.

The claims reflect key issues raised by members who represent all corners of the organisation.

Our LOC is intended to ensure that the bargaining process is productive and resolved in a timely manner before the current EA’s expiry.

On behalf of our Union, we thank all the leaders who provided their insights, feedback, and endorsement. In the coming weeks, the Union will be going through our claims with the bargaining parties.

For those wanting a summary of our claims – click HERE.

For those wishing to read the full Log of Claims – click HERE.

ESTA – BARGAINING COMMENCED… WELL, SORT OF!

Bargaining meetings have commenced with ESTA and the other bargaining parties.

On Wednesday 22 February, it was agreed that the first agenda items are to finalise the Work Force Review (WFR) and the Classification Review. Both reviews are legacy items from the current EBA that have yet to be concluded.

UWU/AEAV delegates are working alongside officials in formulating a list of recommendations around staffing levels to complete the WFR. UWU/AEAV aims to have this review finalised by mid-March 2023.

Regarding the Classification review, the Terms of Reference have yet to be decided. However, the Union will be addressing issues around career progression, multiskilling, pay points, salary structure, years of service, and classification structure.

At this point, all issues are up for discussion and evidence is being collated to support the Union’s proposals and recommendations.

It is UWU’s position that if any changes to the classification structure occur, they would need to be reviewed and endorsed by our members before it becomes an agreed term of the next enterprise agreement.

In the meantime, we are asking any members who have had difficulties with multiskilling or access to career development to either email us at [email protected] or give Jules a call on 0422 682 622.

The next bargaining meeting will be on Wednesday 8 March 2023.

NATIONAL PATIENT TRANSPORT

The final stages of bargaining are recommencing on 20 March 2023. It is hopeful that a final agreement will be reached quickly.

UWU – INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN’S DAY

UWU IWD 2023 is just around the corner.

We’re super excited by the many ambos who have put their hand up to come along. Our members, alongside their union sisters, will be taking action and participating in training around the YES23 Campaign for the Voice to Parliament Referendum.

If you would like to join in, please register here.

If you need to be released from work to attend– please contact one of the Organisers via [email protected] or ring Jules on 0422 682 622

KEEP IN TOUCH

As always, if you have any issues, questions or queries, get in touch by leaving a message on 9287 1713 or email [email protected]

And most importantly, please stay safe out there.

Your AEAV team