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2013 Agm Postponed

October 23, 2013
Members are advised that due to the current bushfire emergency, and the direct involvement of FBEU officials and many hundreds of FBEU members in those firefighting operations, the Union’s Annual General Meeting set for tomorrow has been postponed until 0900 […]
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Sitrep 40/2013

October 18, 2013
Inside this issue: Good governance always a priority 2013 AGM reminder Meal and Travel allowances increased from 1 July – update #3 Fitness for duty and medical retirement process back on track Mental Health Information Service UK firefighters set to strike again
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Sitrep 38/2013

October 4, 2013
Inside this issue: 2013 AGM Agenda and Sub-branch meeting details Meal and Travel allowances increased from 1 July – update #2 IPP Pre-Entry Test entitlements Freedom of information – “Swordfish” reeled in October is Mental Health Month SSS and SASS contributions can be salary sacrificed
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Media Release – Mona Vale Tragedy & O’farrell Govt Cuts

October 2, 2013
Tanker tragedy shows danger in NSW Govt's budget cuts to FRNSW
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Sitrep 37/2013

September 27, 2013
Inside this issue: IRC decision in Regs dispute – update #2 Reminder to be lawful, not reasonable Disposition Forms Banned – Update Sick during annuals or LSL? You may be entitled to a leave re-credit UK comrades on strike
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Sitrep 36/2013

September 20, 2013
Inside this issue: 2013 AGM TOLing: Advice and instructions for permanent members Department asking for too much On-shift rescue training to commence Check before you sign Disposition Forms banned
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Sitrep 35/2013

September 13, 2013
Inside this issue : Accumulated leave - know your rights Peter Phelps MP carries on like a goose and Rupert Murdoch outed as anti-worker goon.
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Media Release – All Sydney Fire Stations Open Today

September 11, 2013
Every fire station in Sydney is fully staffed and operational today, in a welcome response to the challenges posed by yesterday’s bushfire emergency that took hold as budget cuts saw five fire stations temporarily closed.
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Media Release – Anniversary Of September 11

September 11, 2013
On the twelfth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre, Australian firefighters have honoured the ultimate sacrifice made by the 412 emergency workers killed when the twin towers collapsed.
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