Members who are studying for higher qualifications are reminded to bring that qualification immediately to the attention of their managers as soon as they are completed. Our EBAs include allowances for holding postgraduate qualifications including a masters degree, doctorate and/or PhD as well as other qualifications such as member or fellow of scientific associations. The sooner you notify your manager of your eligibility the sooner you will be paid any higher qualifications allowance. Check your EBA on the member only pages for more information www.msav.org.au Contact the office if you are having trouble obtaining payment.

The VPA this week obtained agreement for 6 years backpay of the HQA for a member in regional Victoria.  We estimate the allowance to be worth in excess of $15,000 – for assistance obtaining entitlements its worth being a member of the Union.