The long running dispute concerning plans to renovate Ainslie fire station, which was back before the Fair Work Commission on 19 June 2019, is the main topic of this Signal 7. A copy of the Commission's statement of 9 July 2019 is included in this edition. The Fair Work Commission reports that in the course of the conciliation, "it became clear to the parties that the most … [Read more...]
UFU concerns about ESA website depiction of firefighters
Attached is a copy of an email sent to the Chief Minister ACT, Andrew Barr, raising concerns the UFU has about the revamped Emergency Services Agency website and its depiction of firefighters, in particular regarding the Real Time Reporting of Worker Activity. … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 12 June 2019 – A positive budget for firefighters
This edition of Signal 7 sees the UFU welcome some positive initiatives coming out of the 2019/20 ACT Budget, including a commitment to run two colleges of 18 firefighters in the financial year, and to allocate funds to City and Molonglo fire stations. A briefing note on the budget prepared by Emeritus Professor David Hayward, Professor of Social Economy and Public Policy … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 20 May 2019 – Update on progress with Enterprise Bargaining + General Meeting notice
This Signal 7 provides a brief update on the state of play with enterprise bargaining. A General Meeting of the UFU ACT to provide a full report on progress with Enterprise Bargaining will be held as follows: Date: Thursday 30th May (B Platoon nightshift) Venue: Malvern Star and Speedwell Rooms, Dickson Tradies Ground Floor, 2 Badham Street, Dickson Time: 18.30 hrs SHARP … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 17 May 2019 – Union Hoodies and Polo Shirts are on the way
Arrangements for getting your UFU hoodie and polo shirt are provided in the attached Signal 7 … [Read more...]