News

Advised Time Critical Assessment Banned

October 13, 1997

Due to concerns arising from the proposed assessment dates for the time critical assessments, the conducting and participation in the assessments are banned for a period of at least 30 days.

Shell Oil Refinery – Clyde Ban On Firefighting

September 8, 1997

Following a meeting of members employed at the Shell Oil Refinery at Clyde, bans were put in place at 0800 hours this morning.

Stargarden Pay Dispute – The Facts

April 11, 1997

One of the most elementary and fundamental principles of industrial relations is that employers should pay their employees correctly and on time and provide their employees with sufficient records so that employees can be satisfied that they have been paid […]

Bans Imposed – Failure Of Stargarden

March 26, 1997

Members would be aware of the Union’s grave concerns over Stargarden, the Department’s payroll system. This week has again highlighted the ongoing and chronic problems that continue to plague member’s pay. For this fortnight’s pay, the Department has advised the […]

Eastwood Accommodation – Bans Lifted

March 4, 1997

The Union ban on accommodation at the Eastwood Training Facility has been lifted by resolution of the Union’s State Committee of Management. The lifting of the ban, effective 0800 hrs Monday 3 March, 1997, follows the negotiation of an interim […]

Ban On The Removal Of M.e.v. Fby 418 From Woolgoolga Fire District

February 19, 1997

On 5 February 1997, the Union wrote to the Department in relation to the inadequate accommodation at Woolgoolga Fire Station. Today the Union was notified by members that the Department intends to move FBY 418 to Macksville. This action has […]

Bans Imposed In All Nswfb Communication Centres

December 31, 1996

As all members would be aware the negotiations over the new Communication Centres Allowances have been delayed over neogotiating a proper rate for the Provincial Centres.

18% Breakthrough In Wage Dispute – All Union Bans Lifted

December 24, 1996

Members would be aware of the dispute surrounding the settlement of Awards for both permenant and retained members, following over six months of negotiations between the Union, Department and NSW Government. Through the imposition of statewide bans last Friday 20/12/96, […]

Urgent Union Notice 18% Offer Received – Stop Work Action Withdrawn

December 23, 1996

EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON, THE NSW GOVERNMENT WAS ADVISED OF THE UNION’S INTENTION TO UNDERTAKE STOP-WORK ACTION AT 1800 HOURS THIS EVENING. DESPITE THIS THREAT, NO RESPONSE WAS FORTHCOMING. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DISPATCH OF THE NOTICE TO ALL STATIONS VIA […]