January has been a good month for the VHPA with 92 new members joining the Union over the period. ‘This is a terrific result for the membership and confirms that we are on the right track,’ notes VHPA Secretary Craig McGregor. ‘We [...]
The VHPA now has a special membership kit for Interns and other Health Professionals who are in the early stage of their careers. If you have any colleagues who are yet to fully qualify or are recently trained, please let us know. [...]
In a strong sign of confidence in our financial management and administration, the independent auditor has ticked off on the VHPA’s Annual Financial Report. The audited VHPA Annual Financial Report shows a healthy final surplus [...]
Members no longer have to pay any excess if they make a claim under the VHPA’s new Professional Indemnity Insurance policy. The VHPA is pleased to announce the zero excess following a review of all insurance policies that had been [...]
Savings from a decision to no longer offer a Bereavement Benefit to members will go towards a major upgrade of individual representation, workplace organising and services. The $10,000 Bereavement Benefit was payable to families [...]
In dramatic news, Michael Williamson, the former head of HSU East, is facing a jail term of up to 30 years after pleading guilty to charges that include ‘defrauding his former union of close to $1 million’. According to a report by the [...]
Know your rights: union members and delegates Did you know that your right to join and be represented by the VHPA is protected by law? Under the Fair Work laws, all Australians have the right to join and be represented by a union. [...]
Members may have seen recent reports in the press regarding allegations of “cronyism, the misuse of members’ funds and Health Services Union resources being used for Labor Party preselection campaigns.” These reports stem from a series [...]
ANOTHER employer, the Red Cross, has advised they will no longer support payroll deductions of union fees for their employees. If you are one of the VHPA Red Cross members affected by this change that takes place on 1 September you [...]