Geelong and Werribee ambulance workers are set to strike today as part of national action.
The workers – who work for the National Patient Transport – set to fight for better pay and conditions.
The action today will include 10-minute work stoppages and a ban on overtime shifts.
The Victorian ambulance Unions saying more than 96 per cent of its members voted in support of the 29 actions being taken across the state
VAU secretary Danny Hill says members remain some of the lowest paid in the medical industry.
“Patient transport ambos are a vital part of the health system, but they are some of the lowest paid workers in the health system,” he said.
“NPT is owned by ComfortDelGro who recorded $2.56 billion in revenue last year. They are the biggest patient transport company in Australia, but they are offering their staff 1.4 per cent. It’s an insult.
“Over 96 per cent is a massive result that shows our members are insulted by the offer and are prepared to take action for as long as they have to.”
Action is also expected to impacted parts of Melbourne as well as several regional areas in the north of the state.
