The 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Union be held at the Union Office at 1-7 Belmore Street, Surry Hills on Wednesday 25 November commencing at 1000 hours. The agenda for the AGM follows.
October 30, 2009 by admin
October 30, 2009 by admin
Inside this issue:
Vale – Comrade Alf Emerson
OHS Harmonisation = Less safety at work
Your retainer is not an availability payment
Elections for Sub-Branch executives
Annual General Meeting
October 26, 2009 by gemma
Our thoughts are today with the family and friends of Comrade Alf Emerson, retired Station Officer and FBEU official, who passed away Sunday morning following an extended illness . A staunch trade unionist, committed socialist and tireless fighter for firies, Read more…
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October 23, 2009 by admin
le Comrade Andrew Turnbull
All members have been saddened by the on duty death of Kingscliff Retained Firefighter and FBEU member Andrew Turnbull this week. The funeral will be held commencing 1300 hours tomorrow at Cudgen Leagues Club football field, Wommin Bay Road, Kingscliff. Our thoughts go out to Andrew’s family, friends and workmates.
Drivers get the final word on trailers too
Following up from last week’s SITREP, members who are required to drive vehicles with trailers attached are within their rights to refuse to do so if the trailer is unsafe. If directed to respond with a trailer then ensure it is roadworthy. In particular make sure the tyres are appropriate for the load being hauled. If there is any doubt, take the trailer offline and inform fleet immediately.
Equitable access to qualifications – update
The Union has received numerous queries regarding equitable access to training and qualifications. The Union and Department have now established a working group to develop a policy setting out how members attain certain qualifications and how transfers to and from stations where those qualifications are used, including Hazmat, Rescue and Aerials, operate.
This issue is complex and is expected to take some time to resolve, but the Union remains committed to a clear, equitable and transparent process by which members can access training and qualifications. Given the volume of emails received on this issue the Union has not responded to each message individually, however updates will continue through SITREP.
A reminder that you’re not alone
This week the Union learnt of more instances where members have been interviewed and directed to submit reports relating to complaints and disciplinary matters. Members are reminded not to submit reports without first seeking advice from the Union and that it is your right to have an independent observer when the boss takes you aside for a ‘chat’. If you are refused an observer, contact the Union immediately.
Want daily updates? Check out the FBEU Twitter page
Check out the FBEU twitter page at www.twitter.com/fbeu. Also don’t forget to visit the forum on Monday to read this fortnight’s SIZEUP.
Inside this issue:
- Vale Comrade Andrew Turnbull
- Drivers get the final word on trailers too
- Equitable access to qualification – update
- A reminder that you’re not alone
- Checkout the FBEU Twitter page
October 21, 2009 by admin
Firies call for mandatory 40 kph zones at accident scenes following fire truck/ bus accident fiasco yesterday
The Fire Brigade Employees Union (FBEU) is today calling for new driving regulations to establish a 40kph speed limit where emergency services vehicles are ‘under lights.’ The call follows a serious accident yesterday on Sydney’s lower North Shore, when a bus ploughed into a fire truck under lights that was slowing to attend a car fire.
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October 15, 2009 by admin
Inside this issue:
- Motor drivers get the final word
- No cap on Retained kilometres when responding from home
- Claiming SOPP entitlements
- New website up and running
October 10, 2009 by admin
Inside this issue:
- New Website
- On-call Permanents – not on
- SAP and the annualised salary
- Retained engine keepers here to stay
October 2, 2009 by admin
Inside this issue:
- Code Red update
- Permanent sick leave and the Attendance Management Policy
- Retained members and payment for pre-course assignments
- Health checks for Hazmat and CFBT members
October 1, 2009 by jcasey
The 20 members of Class 25 of the Station Officer Promotional Program (SOPP) were meant to graduate as Station Officers tomorrow. Instead you will see them soon back on the station as Leading Firefighters, making this the first class to not be promoted since the SOPP first commenced back in 2002.