The latest news from the UFU ACT is in this edition of Signal 7 27 March 2018. In this edition, you'll find updates on enterprise bargaining, what's happening with our campaign for better funding for firefighting in the ACT, an outline of current issues of concern regarding medical assistance training, Ainslie Fire Station and ensuring UFU members are not discriminated … [Read more...]
Safety concerns over ambulance parked at Ainslie fire station following floods
Concerns expressed by UFU about potential problems with safety and an ambulance stationed at Ainslie fire station as reported in the Canberra Time on 3 March 2018. … [Read more...]
ACT Brumbies prop Merrin Starr juggling firefighter job with Super W season
A story about ACT firefighter Merrin Starr juggling life as an ACT Brumbies prop for the Super W women's rugby competition. … [Read more...]
UFU ‘firefighter shortage’ claims
ACT United Firefighters Union branch secretary, Greg McConville, was in the news again in this piece in the Canberra Times on Thursday, 22 March 2018 questioning the capacity of the Emergency Services Agency to deal with a potential emergency because of a shortage of firefighters in ACT Fire & Rescue. … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 14 March 2018 – Elections for UFUACT Branch Committee of Management
The latest Signal 7 is available here BCOM Elections This edition contains information about the call for nominations for the UFUACT elections for the Branch Committee of Management being run by the Australian Electoral Commission, including for the offices of President, Secretary, Vice President, Junior Vice President, and the four Trustees. The call for … [Read more...]