Members are advised that the first phase of Protected Industrial Action (PIA) commences at 0800 hrs on 1 April 2019. The notification was sent to ACT FR last week. The Bans to apply are: A ban on complying with a direction to remove union badging or industrial material displayed on, in or around work locations, appliances or UFU members;Only attending meetings at which … [Read more...]
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...]
Firefighters yet to receive practical training to deal with light rail incidents
The Canberra Times of 17 March 2019 reports of rising concerns that "frontline firefighters are yet to receive practical training to deal with light rail incidents", yet they are already responding to emergencies. UFU Branch Secretary, Greg McConville, expressed concern over the level of training provided to date, noting that "the number of people hit by light rail vehicles … [Read more...]
94% of UFU members vote for industrial action
UFU members in the ACT have overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking protected industrial action, returning a yes vote of just over 94% in the ballot counted this morning by the Australian Electoral Commission. Further information is reported in the Signal 7 of 15 March 2019, including a reminder of the General Meeting to discuss enterprise bargaining, industrial action and … [Read more...]
UFU General Meeting Notice for 21 March 2019
Signal 7 of 13 March 2019 provides notice of a UFU ACT General Meeting to be held at 18.30 hrs SHARP on Thursday, 21 March 2019 (A Platoon nightshift) Venue: Malvern Star and Speedwell Rooms, Dickson Tradies, Ground Floor, 2 Badham Street, Dickson The purpose of the meeting is to discuss enterprise bargaining, industrial action and related activities. The Protected … [Read more...]