An invitation is extended to a UFU members’ briefing on 4 research papers prepared by Dr David Hayward to support the UFUACT's enterprise bargaining claim. Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and the Social Economy at RMIT University. He has led the research team which prepared 4 reports to support the UFU’s bargaining claim. He will conduct an exclusive … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 3 September 2019 – Enterprise Bargaining to proceed to Mediation
Enterprise Bargaining is to proceed to Mediation between the UFU on behalf of members and the ACT Government as the employer. On the 8 August 2019, UFUACT had a well-attended general meeting to discuss progress on Enterprise Bargaining. There was some good robust discussion had, and the meeting resolved to approach the Government to engage in 3 days of intensive negotiations … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 5 August 2019 – Update on 3 ongoing issues
This Signal 7 provides an update on recent developments concerning the ongoing First Aid Training dispute, the engagement of consultants to observe work practices at COMCEN, and the MoU between the ESA and the Australian Federal Police about rescue responsibilities. … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 9 July 2019 – Ainslie Station Dispute Breakthrough
The long running dispute concerning plans to renovate Ainslie fire station, which was back before the Fair Work Commission on 19 June 2019, is the main topic of this Signal 7. A copy of the Commission's statement of 9 July 2019 is included in this edition. The Fair Work Commission reports that in the course of the conciliation, "it became clear to the parties that the most … [Read more...]
UFU concerns about ESA website depiction of firefighters
Attached is a copy of an email sent to the Chief Minister ACT, Andrew Barr, raising concerns the UFU has about the revamped Emergency Services Agency website and its depiction of firefighters, in particular regarding the Real Time Reporting of Worker Activity. … [Read more...]