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Code 2 : v34#44 UFUQ PUSH FOR 350 MORE FIREFIGHTERS – (PART 1 of 2)
In this edition - WHY?
Why has your union asked for immediate funding for an additional 350 professional firefighters (including the requisite number of fire communication officers)?
Code 2 : v34#43 WHY DOES THE PSBA STILL EXIST?!
In this edition - The Public Service Business Agency (PSBA) was a dud from day one, based on a thought bubble in the now completely discredited Keelty Report. It’s still a dud. It was a bad idea and it’s driven bad outcomes in areas like uniforms, procurement, fleet, maintenance and workshops and more.
Auxiliary Update : Auxiliary Update - 31 August 2020
In this edition - You will recall that your award provides for wage rises each year in line with the Queensland QIRC State Wage Case Decision.
Code 2 : v34#42 CONSENT AWARD VARIATION FILED
In this edition - Over the last year, your union has worked very closely with Fire and Rescue to draft variations to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Employees Award – State 2016 (your award).
Auxiliary Update : Auxiliary Update - 28 August 2020
In this edition - As you would be aware, Fire and Rescue are making plans to transition the Auxiliary workforce onto a new communications system that will rely on mobile phones, instead of pagers.
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The United Firefighters' Union in Queensland represents Urban firefighters, both career, part-time, Scientific Officers and Communication Officers. The union is made up of members throughout the state of Queensland, as far as Thursday Island to the North and to the borders of our great state. READ MORE
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John Oliver - State Secretary
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Head Office: Ground Floor, 286 Montague Road, West End Qld 4101
Phone: 07 3844 0366
Fax: 07 3844 0367
Freecall:1800 816 589
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