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2006 D&d Award Negotiations

February 16, 2006
The 2003 Death and Disability Award has a nominal life of 3 years, and will therefore officially expire next month. The Union opened negotiations with the Department for a new D&D Award last October and fully expects to have a […]
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Fbeu Bi-annual Conference

February 16, 2006
Earlier this month a conference was held to trial delegate training and to discuss the future of the Union and its delegate structures. Members of the State Committee, sub branch executive committees and a number of delegates were involved in […]
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Public Holiday Relief For Special Roster Stations

February 16, 2006
Following negotiations with the Department, permanent members working the Special Roster (Monday to Friday dayshift) at Coffs Harbour, Armidale, Moree, Toronto, Goulburn and Narellan will trial an arrangement whereby they will no longer be required to attend their station on […]
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Union Secures Improved Subsidised Rental

February 16, 2006
Also taking effect on and from the 3 March will be a decrease in the contributions of members occupying subsidised accommodation. Currently members contribute the lesser of either 50% of the market rental, or 5% of their salary.
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4% Pay Rise For Permanent Members

February 16, 2006
The next pay rise for permanent members will take effect on and from Friday 3 March. This is the latest instalment of the 17% (cumulative) wage increases secured by the Union since 2004. 
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Banning Spare Aerial Appliance Until Further Notice

January 23, 2006
Effective immediately the operational use of the SEV aerial appliance FBY.112 located in South 4 is banned until safety concerns have been addressed.
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118l Inspections By Station Commanders

January 20, 2006
A minority of Station Commanders who hold the 118L ticket for fire safety inspections are being told by some Departmental senior managers that they must use this ticket as part of their duties as a Station Commander.
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Gas Detectors

January 20, 2006
Apparently members are being encouraged to stow gas detectors on their pumps after station training has been completed. It’s the old adage “give’m an inch and they’ll take a mile”. Training in gas detectors is permitted but their installation on […]
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T-shirts

January 20, 2006
The Union has been asked to clarify when and where members may wear t-shirts following In-orders 2005/27, ‘Wearing uniforms and personal protective equipment’.
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