Department backs down on dinner allowance – correction
Reminder – 2010 membership cards
Station ‘move-ups’ for staff shortages
The Union has been informed that there have recently been a number of ‘move-ups’ of permanent stations to standby at retained stations due to staff shortages. The Union does not agree to permanent station ‘move-ups’ to cover these staff shortages. By moving stations in this manner the Department is effectively involved in the deliberate closure of permanent stations which is clearly unacceptable. Permanent members should not participate in the practice of ‘move-ups’ for the purpose of covering retained staff shortages, and those who are directed to should contact the Union.
Have your say on bullying and harassment
After Union pressure and some high profile complaints last year the Department has finally started to address the issue of bullying and harassment. It has engaged consultants KPMG to conduct a review into workplace conduct and culture and will commence surveying members today as part of that research. The Union encourages members to participate and to take this opportunity to have a say.
Department backs down on dinner allowance – correction
SITREP 1/2010 reported on the Department’s agreement regarding dinner allowances. There was an error in the notice that has been corrected as follows:
The conditions for the payment of Dinner Allowances are as follows:
•you are required to perform official duty at a temporary work location;
•you are not required to reside away from home (so it’s a one day journey); and
•you are required to work/travel beyond 1830 hours and at least one and a half hours before after your normal ceasing time.
Also for retrospective claims members should refer to the following rates:
Station ‘move-ups’ for staff shortages
The Union has been informed that there have recently been a number of ‘move-ups’ of permanent stations to standby at retained stations due to staff shortages. The Union does not agree to permanent station ‘move-ups’ to cover these staff shortages. By moving stations in this manner the Department is effectively involved in the deliberate closure of permanent stations which is clearly unacceptable. Permanent members should not participate in the practice of ‘move-ups’ for the purpose of covering retained staff shortages, and those who are directed to should contact the Union.
Have your say on bullying and harassment
After Union pressure and some high profile complaints last year the Department has finally started to address the issue of bullying and harassment. It has engaged consultants KPMG to conduct a review into workplace conduct and culture and will commence surveying members today as part of that research. The Union encourages members to participate and to take this opportunity to have a say.
Department backs down on dinner allowance – correction
SITREP 1/2010 reported on the Department’s agreement regarding dinner allowances. There was an error in the notice that has been corrected as follows:
The conditions for the payment of Dinner Allowances are as follows:
you are required to perform official duty at a temporary work location;
you are not required to reside away from home (so it’s a one day journey); and
you are required to work/travel beyond 1830 hours and at least one and a half hours beforeafter your normal ceasing time.
Also for retrospective claims members should refer to the following rates:
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
09/10
High Cost
$35.40
$36.40
$37.80
$38.95
$40.65
$43.00
Tier 2
$32.40
$33.30
$34.55
$35.60
$37.15
$39.30
Reminder – 2010 membership cards
Members who have received incorrect membership cards and want a replacement card should email office@fbeu.net. If you did not receive a membership card should ensure that the Union has your current address details.
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