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IRC orders immediate 2.5% increase – bans lifted

The 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…

Relieving bans clarified

General 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…

Relieving bans to commence

The 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,…

SITREP No. 26/2009

Inside this issue: Waratah dispute update Exploding wallets Check your retainer 2010 Membership cards Union office Xmas/New Year shutdown Waratah dispute – industrial action looms The Union and Department were…

CODE RED – Outduty bans to commence 0800hrs 1 Jan

As reported in SITREP 26/2009, the Union does not accept the loss of permanent firefighter positions from the Newcastle Fire District and has demanded the return of the staff positions…

SITREP No. 1/2010

Inside this issue: Department backs down on dinner allowance Don’t get caught out – have an observer South Yorkshire firefighters threatened with mass sackings again Department backs down on dinner…

SITREP No. 2/2010

Inside this issue: Station ‘move ups’ for staff shortages Have your say on bullying and harassment Department backs down on dinner allowance – correction Reminder – 2010 membership cards Station…

SITREP No.3/2010

Inside this issue: Waratah dispute update PSTP2 done but not dusted Better deal for remote area members Footy knee jerks? Final word on 2010 membership cards Waratah dispute update The…

SITREP No. 4/2010

Inside this issue: Have your say on bullying and harassment SOPP modules – old or new, but not both Executive Officers travel on duty Boxing day public holiday Have your…