Welcome to the new decade, although it has been quite a frightening and unnerving start. Firstly, the HSU#4, MSAV, VPA and AHP Committees and staff pass on our thoughts to all members and their families who have been affected by the bushfires which have wreaked and continue to wreak such devastation across our country. In particular we are thinking of members who have lost loved ones or properties in the fires. And we pass on our thanks and appreciation to all members who have been involved in fighting the fires or in emergency relief services, or assisting in any way. The Victorian union movement has...