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...]
Members Update Archive
‘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...]
UFU Budget Submission 2018-19 to ACT Government
The UFU ACT Branch, representing the industrial and professional interests of career firefighters in the ACT, has made a submission to the ACT Government advocating some high priority initiatives for funding in the 2018-19 Budget. These cover issues such as the recruitment of firefighters to address shortages, the purchase of a new pumper-aerial appliance, building of a new … [Read more...]
Notice of Alteration to UFU ACT Rules to establish a Retired Members’ Division
This notice foreshadows the establishment of a Retired Members' Division of the United Firefighters' Union - ACT Branch in line with Rule 87 of the Rules of the UFU. Consistent with Regulation 126 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Regulations 2009, notice is hereby given of an alteration to the rules of the United Firefighters' Union - ACT Branch to establish a … [Read more...]
Proposing a Retired Members’ Division of the UFU
A change to the UFU ACT Branch rules to establish a Retired Members' Division, similar to Victoria's, is proposed. The proposed change is intended to ensure that UFU members are able to maintain contact with the union and with each other in retirement. It reflects a shift in the UFU’s emphasis on firefighter wellness to encompass wellness in retirement. For example … [Read more...]