The Australian Electoral Commission has now issued its Post-Election Report on the conduct of the scheduled election for the United Firefighters' Union of Australia - ACT Branch (E2018/1) on 3 May 2018, subsequent to its declaration of results for uncontested offices on 12 April 2018. Section 198 and the regulations of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act … [Read more...]
Members Update Archive
Declaration of results of election for UFU ACT by the AEC
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 on Fire’ campaign for better resourcing of fire and rescue service
The public campaign by the UFU for the ACT Government to honour its election commitments for a properly planned, resourced and staffed fire and rescue service is underway again. UFU firefighters have identified 4 priorities for the Budget. You can read more about these priorities and join in the campaign to convince the government of the need for more effective resourcing … [Read more...]
UFU Budget Submission 2018-19 to ACT Government
The UFU ACT Branch, representing the industrial and professional interests of career firefighters in the ACT, has made a submission to the ACT Government advocating some high priority initiatives for funding in the 2018-19 Budget. These cover issues such as the recruitment of firefighters to address shortages, the purchase of a new pumper-aerial appliance, building of a new … [Read more...]