UFU members in the ACT have overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking protected industrial action, returning a yes vote of just over 94% in the ballot counted this morning by the Australian Electoral Commission. Further information is reported in the Signal 7 of 15 March 2019, including a reminder of the General Meeting to discuss enterprise bargaining, industrial action and … [Read more...]
UFU General Meeting Notice for 21 March 2019
Signal 7 of 13 March 2019 provides notice of a UFU ACT General Meeting to be held at 18.30 hrs SHARP on Thursday, 21 March 2019 (A Platoon nightshift) Venue: Malvern Star and Speedwell Rooms, Dickson Tradies, Ground Floor, 2 Badham Street, Dickson The purpose of the meeting is to discuss enterprise bargaining, industrial action and related activities. The Protected … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 7 March 2019 – UFU Officials exercise entry rights under Workplace Laws
This edition of Signal 7 reports on the issuing of a notice of intention for the UFU's Branch Secretary and Industrial Officer to enter the employer’s premises to investigate the suspected contravention of the Enterprise Agreement in accordance with the Fair Work Act. … [Read more...]
Light rail rescue response plan slammed by UFU
The Canberra Times of 3 March 2019 reports that "firefighters' union has slammed authorities' plan to respond to light rail incidents, saying firefighters will be left waiting for key pieces of rescue equipment that could be "the difference between life and death" in emergencies." … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 18 February 2019 – Protected Action Ballot Order Granted by Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission granted the UFU's application for a Protected Action Ballot Order on 18 February 2019, information about and a copy of which is attached. … [Read more...]