Following failed attempts to resolve UFU concerns about Ainslie Fire Station, the dispute has been referred to the Fair Work Commission. A conciliation conference has been scheduled for 25 July. Members are advised that: • Ainslie Fire Station is subject to a safety dispute; • Pending resolution of the dispute, the status quo provision of the enterprise agreement applies. … [Read more...]
Members Update Archive
Post-Election Report – United Firefighters’ Union of Australia ACT Branch E2018/1
The Australian Electoral Commission has now issued its Post-Election Report on the conduct of the scheduled election for the United Firefighters' Union of Australia - ACT Branch (E2018/1) on 3 May 2018, subsequent to its declaration of results for uncontested offices on 12 April 2018. Section 198 and the regulations of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act … [Read more...]
Declaration of results of election for UFU ACT by the AEC
The Australian Electoral Commission declared the results of the election for all the offices (i.e. elected positions) of the UFU ACT Branch Committee of Management on 12 April 2018. Congratulations to the new BCOM! … [Read more...]
UFU Analysis: ESA roundtable consultation processes ‘deeply flawed’
The UFU is highly critical of the Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) consultation processes with staff and key stakeholders, believing it to be largely disingenuous and self-serving. This document 'Analysis of Emergency Services Agency Roundtable Process - March 2018' presents a critical analysis of the establishment, conduct and the reporting of the outcomes of the ESA’s … [Read more...]
‘ACT on Fire’ campaign for better resourcing of fire and rescue service
The public campaign by the UFU for the ACT Government to honour its election commitments for a properly planned, resourced and staffed fire and rescue service is underway again. UFU firefighters have identified 4 priorities for the Budget. You can read more about these priorities and join in the campaign to convince the government of the need for more effective resourcing … [Read more...]