News

Urgent – Dept./govt. Fail To Meet Union Deadline Bans Implemented

December 20, 1996

Further to the Union notice of this morning, the deadline set for achieving a satisfactory settlement of the Award was not met. Discussions have continued, with some progress being made, however agreement was not reached by 1700 hours.

Change To Duties Banned

December 13, 1996

The Department recently indicated to members occupying specialist duties positions their intention to reduce the number of specialist duties secondment positions by 30%.

Stn. 260 Newcastle ‘ladders’ Banned

December 10, 1996

As a result of concerns in relation to the safety and reliability of the ‘Ladders’ at Stn. 260 Newcastle, the Union issues the following instruction to all members;

Eastwood Training Facility Accommodation / Meals – Banned

October 14, 1996

Following concerns raised by many members, the Union’s State Committee of Management has considered the question of the acceptability of the accommodation and meals at the Eastwood training facility.

Ers 7 Telephone System Banned

August 21, 1996

Following concerns raised by a number of members relating to current problems with the ERS 7 telephone System, the issue was considered by the Retained Sub Branch Executive at it’s meeting of 10 & 11 July 1996. The Retained Sub […]

State Fire Command Centre Further Bans

July 31, 1996

As a result of the Department’s continued lack of timely action in dealing with the high level of line faults being generated by the Communication Centre’s computer, all members are instructed that effective 1800 hours on 31 July 1996, personnel […]

State Fire Command Centre Ban On Paging

July 30, 1996

As a result of the Department’s lack of timely action in dealing with the high level of line faults being generated by the Communication Centre’s computer, all members are instructed that effective 1800 hours on 30 July 1996, no NSWFB […]

Tax Dispute Win

July 15, 1996

BAN’S LIFTED ON RELIEVING, OUT-DUTIES AND ACTING-UP The Union’s claim in relation to the tax dispute was agreed to in a joint meeting with the Department and Public Employment Office on Thursday 11 July 1996 at 1755 hours. After weeks […]

Notice To All Operational Commanders, Hurstville

June 28, 1996

Members would be well aware of the complaints surrounding the amenities afforded Operational Commanders within Regional Offices. This problem was most acute in Region South, with members demanding their removal and relocation to an operational station.