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…to drive a wedge between firefighters and Station Commanders by turning the latter into fully blown management reps has been underway for several years now. This latest shift, while subtle,…

Last week the Industrial Relations Commission handed down it’s sentence for the Department’s breach of section 15 (1) and 16(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983. The Department…

…their compulsory and/or voluntary contributions. This win will mean all members with service numbers lower than 6330 will now have the option of reducing their taxable income by paying SSS…

…South Wales IRC that is seeking increases in wages and allowances based on a decision of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) concerning ACT firefighters. http://www.ufuact.asn.au/pr969233.htm This decision delivered substantial…

…risks associated with scaling back initial responses, Saturday’s fatal Hamilton fire saw the NZ Professional Firefighters Union issuing this media release (see www.nzpfu.org.nz/articles/media-release-5-april.html): “Due to the tragic events that occurred…

…that date then the amendments which the State Committee of Management resolved to be made shall, subject to the provisions of the Act and the Regulations, come into operation on…

…– Comrade Alf Emerson Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Comrade Alf Emerson, retired Station Officer and FBEU official, who passed away Sunday morning following an extended…

…to become familiar with any local command issues that may arise. Shortages, if any, would come from the same ‘pool’ of staff, reducing possible cross-transmission of platoons, both Permanent and…

…follow. Joint Consultative Committee returns This week saw the first JCC meeting since Commissioner Baxter started. It was a broad ranging discussion, but the committees for progression and promotion as…