News

The Union was led to believe that agreement had been reached with the Department and NSW Government for a new Award to be made by the Industrial Relations Commission at hearings set down for 1200 hours, Wednesday 18/12/96.

Further to the Union notice of this morning, the deadline set for achieving a satisfactory settlement of the Award was not met. Discussions have continued, with some progress being made, however agreement was not reached by 1700 hours.

The Department recently indicated to members occupying specialist duties positions their intention to reduce the number of specialist duties secondment positions by 30%.

As a result of concerns in relation to the safety and reliability of the ‘Ladders’ at Stn. 260 Newcastle, the Union issues the following instruction to all members;

The Sub Branch Executive is receiving many enquiries regarding the status of the dispute over the provision of adequate accommodation at the Eastwood Corrective Services Academy.

The Sub Branch Executive is receiving many enquiries regarding the status of the dispute over the provision of adequate accommodation at the Eastwood Corrective Services Academy.

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AGENDA Trades Hall Auditorium, Goulburn Street, Sydney 1000 & 1900 hours, Friday 22nd November, 1996

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Inspector’s Sub-Branch shall be held as follows:

The Union has been informed by members at Rescue Monitor Stations that there is some confusion by management over the staffing requirements for these appliances.

Following concerns raised by many members, the Union’s State Committee of Management has considered the question of the acceptability of the accommodation and meals at the Eastwood training facility.

Unions representing members employed in the NSW Public Sector recently won adjustments, increasing the rates in the Crown Employees (Travelling Compensation) Award.