The UFU is concerned about plans to expand the ACT's fire and ambulance emergency call centre while at the same time phasing out the role of firefighters and replacing them with civilians, reports the Canberra Times on 23 December 2018. … [Read more...]
Ainslie Fire Station refurbishment plans to be refurbished
The Canberra Times of 23 December 2018 reports that, after conciliation sessions facilitated by the Fair Work Commission, "the Emergency Services Agency has to go back to the drawing board with plans for a $600,000 refurbishment of Ainslie Fire Station after a dispute with the United Firefighters Union over firefighter safety." The Canberra Times reports that "the parties … [Read more...]
Call for blood tests to reveal extent of PFAS contamination in firefighters
Continuing the saga on how PFAS is being dealt with in the ACT, the Canberra Times on 4 December 2018 reported on the findings of a national parliamentary report on the use of toxic firefighting foam on Defence bases. The report adds "further impetus to the ongoing campaign by ACT firefighters to have its past and present members blood tested to determine if they have been … [Read more...]
Signal 7 – 16 January 2019 AGM reminder
A friendly reminder that members are encouraged to attend the AGM of the UFU ACT Branch, which will be held at 18.30pm on 22 January 2019 at The Tradies in Dickson. The AGM will be followed a general meeting focused on Enterprise Bargaining. More details here: … [Read more...]
Signal 7 – 21 December 2018 brings you the year in review
This end of year Signal 7 provides a snapshot of all the activity that happened during 2018 and a brief update on the status of current disputes. … [Read more...]