News

Inside this issue:

2013 Retained Award negotiations and the “availability” proposal

Inside this issue:

2013 AGM Agenda and Sub-branch meeting details
Meal and Travel allowances increased from 1 July – update #2
IPP Pre-Entry Test entitlements
Freedom of information – “Swordfish” reeled in
October is Mental Health Month
SSS and SASS contributions can be salary sacrificed

Tanker tragedy shows danger in NSW Govt’s budget cuts to FRNSW

Inside this issue:

IRC decision in Regs dispute – update #2
Reminder to be lawful, not reasonable
Disposition Forms Banned – Update
Sick during annuals or LSL?
You may be entitled to a leave re-credit
UK comrades on strike

Inside this issue:

2013 AGM
TOLing: Advice and instructions for permanent members
Department asking for too much
On-shift rescue training to commence
Check before you sign
Disposition Forms banned

Inside this issue :

Accumulated leave – know your rights
Peter Phelps MP carries on like a goose
and Rupert Murdoch outed as anti-worker goon.

Every fire station in Sydney is fully staffed and operational today, in a welcome response to the challenges posed by yesterday’s bushfire emergency that took hold as budget cuts saw five fire stations temporarily closed.

On the twelfth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre, Australian firefighters have honoured the ultimate sacrifice made by the 412 emergency workers killed when the twin towers collapsed.

NSW Government budget cuts have meant that when today’s bushfire emergency hit, five Sydney fire stations were closed, and resources had already been diverted from four others….

Inside this issue:

A new Drug and Alcohol Protocol? Update #6
Retained Award negotiations – update #4
7% wage rise for Retained CFR – update #1

Abbott cruising to victory – what does it mean for firefighters?

Inside this issue:

O’ Farrell cuts public sector wages …
… and loses – update #4
Meal and Travel allowances increased from 1 July – update #1
IRC decision in Regs dispute – update #1
Officer promotions – update #6