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Bans Lifted – Foam Now taken Seriously

Bans on the use of 3M AFFF foam concentrate are now lifted on the strict proviso that the foam is used only on major ‘B’ class fires and only where…

Meal, Travel and Accommodation Allowance Increases

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…

Sub Branch Vacancies

The Union’s State Committee is currently looking to fill two vacancies on the executive of the Country Sub Branch. The two vacant positions are likely to be filled by a…

SITREP No. 6 / 2010

Inside this issue: Waratah dispute update Bullying and harrassment Retained response during training and drills Tragic news Waratah dispute update High level negotiations between the Union and Department were held…

SITREP No. 7/2010

All members would be aware of the current media coverage of alleged incidents of criminal bastardisation and assault that occurred at some NSWFB workplaces. While it appears that these actions…

SITREP No. 8/2010

Inside this issue: Waratah Dispute settled with new stations and extra jobs Drug and alcohol protocol All permanent members fined today Waratah dispute settled with new stations and extra jobs…

SITREP No. 9/2010

Inside this issue: New transfer registers Additional gazetted holiday bonanza New Transfer Registers Further to SITREP 8/2010’s announcement last week of enhanced S/O and 3 permanent staffing, the Union can…

SITREP No. 10/2010

Inside this issue: Retained members left out of “modern” award Intentions clear from Workplace Culture Survey SASS and SSS (self imposed) rip-off LabourStart’s video of the year Retained members left…

SITREP No. 11/2010

Inside this issue: Site inspection forms – banned Nelson Bay Transfer Register? Nurses say thanks Sub-Branch elections Site induction forms – banned It appears that Station Commanders are now expected…