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Inside this issue: AMP triggers – update #1 Retainer rip-off: Union launches recovery campaign for affected members Performance management in MW2

Budget cuts leave four firefighters without fire engine, 2km away from Concord hostel fire.

Inside this issue: Grand Designs at Greenacre Meal and travel allowance increased from 1 July 2014 Workers comp - Liberals' cuts exposed

Inside this issue: Disturbance Allowances – what, when and how? New Helmets? Nobel prize winner - Abbott budget a “crime” Bust the Budget on 6 July

Inside this issue: Permanent members’ backpay dispute – update #3 Union dues – increase and tax reminder Baird Govt spears High Court challenge? Bust the Budget on 6 July

Today marks the second anniversary of the FBEU’s successful general strike over the Liberal/National Coalition’s attacks on our workers comp. That strike was a significant victory for two reasons: firstly, it has meant that literally millions of dollars have since […]

Inside this issue: •Permanent members’ backpay dispute - update #2 •NSW Budget - the Coalition hates you

The long story cut short is that after hearing from both the parties, Justice Boland did two did things. Firstly, His Honour recommended (not directed) that the Union lift its bans as soon as practicable. Secondly, the Judge said he would hear any application from the Union in relation to the backpay as soon as possible.

Inside this issue: Permanent members' backpay dispute - update #1 Commissioner cornered on country reliefs Bust the Budet rally 6 July