United Firefighters Union ACT Branch

UFU ACT Branch

Ainslie Fire Station refurbishment plans to be refurbished

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The Canberra Times of 23 December 2018 reports that, after conciliation sessions facilitated by the Fair Work Commission, "the Emergency Services Agency has to go back to the drawing board with plans for a $600,000 refurbishment of Ainslie Fire Station after a dispute with the United Firefighters Union over firefighter safety." The Canberra Times reports that "the parties … [Read more...]

Call for blood tests to reveal extent of PFAS contamination in firefighters

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Continuing the saga on how PFAS is being dealt with in the ACT, the Canberra Times on 4 December 2018 reported on the findings of a national parliamentary report on the use of toxic firefighting foam on Defence bases. The report adds "further impetus to the ongoing campaign by ACT firefighters to have its past and present members blood tested to determine if they have been … [Read more...]

Job vacancy at UFU ACT: Industrial Officer / Organiser (0.6 time)

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The United Firefighters Union ACT Branch is seeking a part time industrial officer / organiser to assist the Branch Secretary in representation of UFU members. The position is offered as a six month position, 3 days per week with some flexibility. The position is based at our office in Dickson, Canberra. Applications addressing the attached position description (UFU ACT … [Read more...]

More to the PFAS story ….

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For more on emerging developments in the PFAS story … The Canberra Times reports on 28 June 2018 that Emergency Services Commissioner, Dominic Lane, says "there is no 'conclusive proof' that toxic PFAS fire fighting foams are linked to specific human diseases or illnesses". Now they report on 16 July 2018 that a "nature reserve next to Ginninderra Creek will be tested for … [Read more...]