This edition of Signal 7 reports on: the second of 3 days of intensive enterprise bargaining negotiations with the assistance of a mediator; andprovides a copy of the first of the 4 research papers undertaken by RMIT for the UFU: “A Better Fire and Rescue Service for the ACT”. … [Read more...]

This edition of Signal 7 reports on: the first of 3 days of intensive enterprise bargaining negotiations with the assistance of a mediator. This followed a resolution of a well-attended members’ meeting in August;the cancellation of the proposed briefing from Dr David Hayward which will need to be rescheduled; andthe 20 September 2019 Climate Strike, which the UFU … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]