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Costello’s Tax Cuts

May 24, 2005

It wasn’t needed, but in further evidence of where the Liberal Party really stands on the question of “battlers” the federal Treasurer, Peter Costello recently announced huge tax cuts of $65 per week for Superintendents and only $6 per week […]

Nswfb 2005/2006 Budget And More

May 24, 2005

Inside this notice: NSWFB 2005/2006 budget – leaner times ahead Police wage deal MSA Orion gas detectors banned Gym memberships To T-shirt or not to T-shirt? There is no question Formalin, formaldehyde and pheno Station Inspections – Back to Bullying? […]

Health And Fitness Assessments

May 3, 2005

It has come to the Union’s attention that the Department has recently distributed a document titled ‘Health and Fitness Assessments Commonly asked Questions and Answers’. Members are advised that the Union has not agreed to the provision of Health and […]

Icms And May Day

April 29, 2005

Inside this notice: ICMS Stage 2 remains banned May Day reminder

Howard’s Attack On Your Awards And More

April 22, 2005

Inside this notice: Howard’s attack on your awards Unilateral amendment of timesheets and vouchers In brief

General Update

April 12, 2005

Inside this notice: Deaprtment’s appeal thrown out by Supreme Court ADT Rejects Department’s “flimsy” privacy defence Let them eat cake Public Safety Training Package Award tip – Personal Carers Leave May Day reminder

May Day March & Celebrations

April 6, 2005

The Annual May Day March and celebrations will once again be held on 1st May. This year the date is Sunday 1st May 2005 and all those wishing to take part and join your Union comrades should assemble at our […]

Civilian Technicians At Hazmat

April 5, 2005

The Union has agreed to a once only period of three (3) months appointment of two (2) civilian service technicians at the BA/Hazmat Section Greenacre till 30th June 2005. Should a firefighter or firefighters apply for these positions within this […]

Training Instructors “casual”

March 24, 2005

In an attempt to standardise the current remuneration packages paid to both retained and permanent members who are used as Instructors at NSW Fire Brigades Training Centres, the Union has used the principle of equal work, equal pay. For too […]