From the Canberra Times: The union representing Canberra's firefighters has slammed a major overhaul of emergency services in the territory, saying ACT Fire and Rescue desperately needs more skilled workers. United Firefighters Union ACT secretary Greg McConville said the Emergency Services Agency should focus on boosting the minimum number of firies covering the ACT … [Read more...]
ACT Branch selects new secretary
From the Canberra Times: The ACT's powerful firefighting union has appointed a senior Finance Sector Union industrial officer as its newest secretary. It is understood that Greg McConville has been appointed to the role of United Firefighters Union ACT branch secretary, which has remained vacant for several months. … [Read more...]
Signal 7: 15th September 2015
Click here to download the September 15, 2015 issue of Signal 7 in your browser. Or right-click to save-as. In this edition: Shift/roster changes Greg McConville employed as industrial officer ComCen review Recruitment Election UFU Rules Parking Social media and UFU ACT Branch website Workplace Consultative Committee Terms of Reference BCOM Shop … [Read more...]
Open letter to Minister Burch
Click here to read our open letter to Minister Burch dated July 14 2015. This letter is referred to in Paul Swain's outgoing newsletter. … [Read more...]
Signal 7: 14 July 2015
Click here to download Paul Swain's final letter (or right-click to save-as). In it, Paul refers to an Open Letter to Minister Burch. … [Read more...]