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Four Hour Payment Case
August 21, 2007On Monday 20 August the Department and the Union returned to the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) over the four hour minimum payment for recalls adjoining rostered shifts dispute.
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Vale Sydney Sheaves
August 21, 2007Firefighter Sydney Jeffery Sheaves passed away recently and was laid to rest today thirty seven years after he signed up to become a firefighter and an FBEU member.
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Members Survey – Tells Us What You Think.
August 3, 2007Members who attended the July Special General Meeting in Sydney and sub branch meetings throughout the state voted overwhelmingly to support the Union’s proposal for a 6.7% wage claim backed up by a state-wide campaign. Members also voted to support […]
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Meal Allowances Increased From 1 July 07
August 1, 2007Certain allowances in both the Permanent and Retained Awards increased on 1 July 2007. Most of these increased rates reflect a 2.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since the last review in March 2006. The accommodation, meal and […]
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July 2007 Sgm Results
July 31, 2007Following a series of meetings across the state in accordance with the Unions registered rules the two specific items on the agenda paper have been discussed, debated, voted upon and resolved in accordance with the following figures.
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Meal, Travel And Accommodation Allowance Increases
July 30, 2007Certain allowances in both the Permanent and Retained Awards increased on 1 July 2007. The new rates are determined by the Public Employment Office, consistent with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rulings. Most of these increased rates reflect a 2.2% […]
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Update – Command And Control
July 29, 2007Negotiations between the Department and the Union on Friday 27th July have seen substantial progress made with Assistant Commissioner Benson managing to steady the ship and move negotiations forward in a productive and conciliatory manner. While the matter of command […]
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Interim Understanding Reached-relieving Bans To Be Lifted At 1800 Hrs Today
July 26, 2007Extended proceedings before the Industrial Relations Commission today resulted in an interim agreement being reached between the Union and Department. For its part, the Union has agreed to lift the bans which were imposed last evening. In return, the Department […]
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Relieving Bans To Commence At 1800 Hrs
July 25, 2007Despite repeated requests over the last five weeks, and direct discussions with Commissioner Mullins as late as today, the Department has again refused to answer fundamental questions which go the heart of command and control in the NSWFB and our […]
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