The attached document outlines the key issues for ACT Fire and Rescue firefighters in their next enterprise bargaining agreement. … [Read more...]
Members Update Archive
Media Release – Federal Court grants ACT firefighters order to investigate wage theft
ACT firefighters vote on industrial action
Canberra firefighters to "vote on whether to take industrial action as part of a dispute with the Emergency Services Agency over their employment conditions" reports the Canberra Times on 19 February 2019. This follows the UFU's application for a protected action ballot order at the Fair Work Commission. … [Read more...]
UFU concerned about plans to alter ACT ‘triple 0’ centre staffing arrangements
The UFU is concerned about plans to expand the ACT's fire and ambulance emergency call centre while at the same time phasing out the role of firefighters and replacing them with civilians, reports the Canberra Times on 23 December 2018. … [Read more...]
Job vacancy at UFU ACT: Industrial Officer / Organiser (0.6 time)
The United Firefighters Union ACT Branch is seeking a part time industrial officer / organiser to assist the Branch Secretary in representation of UFU members. The position is offered as a six month position, 3 days per week with some flexibility. The position is based at our office in Dickson, Canberra. Applications addressing the attached position description (UFU ACT … [Read more...]