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Following negotiations between the Union and the Department over improvements to the manner in which members can store, archive and retrieve Pre Incident Plan’s (PIP’s). The Union’s State Committee has endorsed a proposal that will allow members to enter PIP’s […]

On the 13th of October last year the Union imposed bans on members participating in Compartment Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT) after concerns were raised that the fuel used in the training may be detrimental to members health. Those bans are […]

On Saturday September 8th several thousand people from all walks of life will be meeting at the Sydney Town Hall on George Street to protest against the decisions being made at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) meeting. The meeting […]

After 27 years in the same Sussex Street premises the FBEU is moving to newer larger and more useful premises at Number 1 Belmore Street Surry Hills. In order to transfer the Unions entire operations from one building to another […]

On Monday 20 August the Department and the Union returned to the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) over the four hour minimum payment for recalls adjoining rostered shifts dispute.

Firefighter Sydney Jeffery Sheaves passed away recently and was laid to rest today thirty seven years after he signed up to become a firefighter and an FBEU member.

Members who attended the July Special General Meeting in Sydney and sub branch meetings throughout the state voted overwhelmingly to support the Union’s proposal for a 6.7% wage claim backed up by a state-wide campaign. Members also voted to support […]

Certain allowances in both the Permanent and Retained Awards increased on 1 July 2007. Most of these increased rates reflect a 2.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since the last review in March 2006. The accommodation, meal and […]

Following a series of meetings across the state in accordance with the Unions registered rules the two specific items on the agenda paper have been discussed, debated, voted upon and resolved in accordance with the following figures.

Certain allowances in both the Permanent and Retained Awards increased on 1 July 2007.  The new rates are determined by the Public Employment Office, consistent with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rulings.  Most of these increased rates reflect a 2.2% […]

Negotiations between the Department and the Union on Friday 27th July have seen substantial progress made with Assistant Commissioner Benson managing to steady the ship and move negotiations forward in a productive and conciliatory manner. While the matter of command […]

Extended proceedings before the Industrial Relations Commission today resulted in an interim agreement being reached between the Union and Department. For its part, the Union has agreed to lift the bans which were imposed last evening. In return, the Department […]