On 28 September 2017, the Branch Committee of Management of the UFU ACT agreed to establish a Retired Members Division. This initiative requires a change to the Branch Rules. Under existing UFU ACT Branch Rule 87, unless objections are received by 26 October 2017 the rule change will take effect. The notice about this change is … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 9 October 2017
The latest Signal 7 is out: Signal 7 9 October 2017 Amongst other things, it provides updates on Enterprise Bargaining, Comcen, recruitment action, the retirement of Graeme Gallagher and consequent changes in your BCOM. On enterprise bargaining, a UFU Members’ General Meeting is planned for Thursday, 19 October @ 18.30 pm in the Stromlo Room, Woden Tradies, Cnr. … [Read more...]
Signal 7 – 28 July 2017
Welcome to the latest edition of Signal 7. The feature item is 'Resolution in sight over Senior Officer Roles and Promotions'. It goes to show that membership action combined with strong advocacy gets results. You'll find it at: Signal 7 28 July 2017 … [Read more...]
Canberra firefighters call for resignation of Emergency Services Agency Commissioner
From the ABC: The union representing firefighters in Canberra has unanimously passed a motion of no confidence in Emergency Services Agency (ESA) Commissioner Dominic Lane as the battle over equipment and conditions heats up. … [Read more...]
Signal 7 26th July 2016
Click here to open the July 2016 edition of Signal 7 in your browser, or right-click to save-as. In this edition: UFU general meeting Election results ACT Legislative Assembly elections Changes to the Emergencies Act Fire Service Boundaries Comcen Legal services to members BCOM members … [Read more...]