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 Fire & Rescue’s ‘toxic’ culture of blame revealed in staff survey
Stories running in the Canberra Times about a 'toxic' work culture in ACT Fire & Rescue on 9 April 2018 followed by a response by the ESA Commissioner, all part of ongoing concerns with the management culture. … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 27 March 2018
The latest news from the UFU ACT is in this edition of Signal 7 27 March 2018. In this edition, you'll find updates on enterprise bargaining, what's happening with our campaign for better funding for firefighting in the ACT, an outline of current issues of concern regarding medical assistance training, Ainslie Fire Station and ensuring UFU members are not discriminated … [Read more...]
Safety concerns over ambulance parked at Ainslie fire station following floods
Concerns expressed by UFU about potential problems with safety and an ambulance stationed at Ainslie fire station as reported in the Canberra Time on 3 March 2018. … [Read more...]