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Relieving Bans To Commence 1800 Hrs Today
March 28, 2008Despite direct and repeated requests from the Union not to do so, the Department today published a new policy in In Orders 2008/07 titled “Provision of suitable duties for injured retained firefighters”. Whilst this policy might on first blush seem […]
Epips – On The Cusp Of A Breakthrough
March 20, 2008Following a very productive meeting between the Union and the Department both parties are now close to agreement on the content of electronic Pre-incident Plans that will allow the Union to lift its ban on e-PiP’s and will ensure that […]
Driving Infringement Penalty Notices
March 20, 2008It has come to the Union’s attention that the Department’s ‘Senior Legal Officer’ is issuing memoranda to Zone Commanders, who are in turn forwarding them to the relevant station, regarding traffic infringements by NSWFB vehicles. These are usually speed camera […]
Firefighter Wage Claim – Permanent And Retained
March 20, 2008Most members would be now be aware that the Union has lodged a claim for increases in wages based on the decision of the Australian Industrial Relations Commissions decision in Canberra based on a ‘Work Value’ wage case handed down […]
The Bottom Line On Medical Certificates And Medical Records
March 13, 2008Following our notice issued 14 December, the Department has stepped up its harassment of members who access their entitlement to sick leave under the Awards (permanent and retained).
2.5% Increase For Permanent Members Today
February 29, 2008The following tables compare the previous rates of pay and allowances with the IRC’s order for a 2.5% increase for permanent members which came into effect today under a new 6 month Interim Award. In accordance with the Union’s registered […]
2008 February Special General Meeting Results
February 22, 2008This mornings Special General Meeting of the Union has overwhelmingly approved the two recommendations of the Unions State Committee of Management. NSWFB Offer in settlement of 2008 Wage Campaign. Adoption of the Union’s log of claims for Permanent’s 2008 Special […]
2008 Wages Campaign
February 21, 2008At 10:30 am on Monday morning the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) terminated conciliation between the FBEU and the Government and issued Orders that an interim Award be established for permanent firefighters with a 2.5% increase in wages and a […]
Irc Orders Immediate 2.5% Increase – Bans Lifted
February 18, 2008The NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) this morning ordered a 2.5% increase in wages and allowances for all members covered by the Permanent Award. This increase, which will take effect on and from the commencement of the next pay period, […]
Statewide Strike From 1700hrs Today
February 15, 2008The State Committee has today resolved to call a statewide strike of permanent members across NSW commencing at 1700 hrs today in response to the Government’s refusal to move beyond its current 2.5% per annum wage offer. All on duty […]
Relieving Bans Clarified
February 14, 2008General provisions 1) Relievers (or out-duties) are to return to their base stations immediately upon receipt of a Union notice directing the commencement of relieving bans. Provided that if members of the off going shift have already been dismissed and […]
Relieving Bans To Commence
February 13, 2008The Union is escalating industrial action in support of the 2008 wage campaign. All members are hereby instructed that effective on and from 0800 hours today, Thursday 14 February 2008, no member is to perform any relieving, stand-bys or out-duties. […]
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