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O’farrell’s Workers Comp – The Bullet We Just Dodged

June 29, 2012

The Union’s strike action last week caused the Parliament to adopt a (literally) last minute amendment to exempt firefighters and paramedics from O’Farrell’s new laws. What would have happened if we hadn’t won this reprieve?

Sitrep 25/2012

June 22, 2012

Inside this issue: O'Farrell rolled - firefighters Workers Comp saved Union wins Easter Sunday public holiday dispute Permanent members' annual leave balance adjustment - update

Code Red: Fbeu Wins W/comp Exemption

June 22, 2012

A Greens amendment to exempt FRNSW firefighters and ASNSW paramedics from the O’Farrell Government’s appalling workers comp “reforms” was passed early this morning.

Code Red: Irc Makes Award For Minimum Staffing

June 21, 2012

Comms, Rescue, Aerial, Hazmat, Retained and Exec. Officers to return to duty Today the Department sought orders from the Industrial Relations Commission that the Union cease its industrial action. Whilst the IRC did not make such orders, it did make […]

Code Red: Urgent Sgm To Be Held Tomorrow

June 20, 2012

RFS Volunteers exempt from Workers Comp cuts Urgent Special General Meeting to be held tomorrow Thursday 21 June 2012

Sitrep 24/2012

June 15, 2012

In this issue: Who voted Liberal? NSW Budget Who voted Liberal? Workers Comp up against the wall June SGM results Permanent members annual leave balance adjustment Injured Workers Support Network Meal and refreshment allowances - update

Sitrep 23/2012

June 8, 2012

In this issue: SGM and Workers Comp Rally - next Wednesday 13 June Incident Ground Meal Guide banned 16 hours maximum - it's the law

Workers Comp: Why Firefighters Have More To Lose Than Most

June 7, 2012

Many members are not aware that, unlike other workers, firefighters have the benefit of workers comp top-up. This means that while everyone else who is off injured drops down after 26 weeks to only $432.50 workers comp per week, firefighters remain on full pay until we return to work.

Special General Meeting – Wednesday 13 June 2012

June 5, 2012

The Union’s State Committee of Management has resolved to call a Special General Meeting, with the final vote on each question to be declared pursuant to Rule 11(4)(d) at midday on 13 June at 1-7 Belmore Street, Surry Hills.