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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?

Inside this issue:

O’Farrell rolled – firefighters Workers Comp saved
Union wins Easter Sunday public holiday dispute
Permanent members’ annual leave balance adjustment – update

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.

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 […]

Workers Compensation for Firefighters under attack All members on strike from 1300 hrs Thursday 21 June 2012

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

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

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.

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.

Inside this issue:
None of your Business, Managers
Tinker, Tailor, Firefighter … ?
Carpooling – it’s still your choice
More UK cuts

Inside this issue:
Meal and Refreshment Allowance Dispute:
Advice on claiming and paying the allowances
O’Farrell’s class war ramps up – workers compensation blitzkrieg II