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v36#23 PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD

In this Edition - Public Holidays for 2022 / 2023

v36#22 HOW THE QFES GRINCH TRIED TO STEAL YOUR UNION CHRISTMAS GIFT

In this edition - You will no doubt have seen the UFUQ Code 2 dated 25 November 2022 providing you an update on your soon to be paid 17.5% loading payment.

v36#21 17.5% ANNUAL LEAVE LOADING PAYMENT OCCURS 1 DECEMBER 2022

In this edition - I am pleased to report that on 1 December 2022 eligible member’s pay will include the annual payment of 17.5% annual leave loading.

v36#20 UPDATE ON RECENT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 2016

In this edition - In July 2022, your union made submissions to the Queensland Government review of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (the IR Act).

v36#19 AUDITED ACCOUNTS

In this edition - In accordance with the Industrial Relations Act 2016, the audited financial reports of your union for the financial year 2021/2022 are available for members.

v36#18 FIRE AND RESCUE REFORM CONFIRMED BY MINISTER RYAN

In this edition - Further to my previous update to members on 21 October 2022, I am very pleased to announce that Minister Mark Ryan has answered your union’s call for action.

v36#17 IT’S TIME FOR ACTION

In this edition - You will recall your union provided substantial submissions to the KPMG Review into the future operations, structure, and sustainability of the fire service. That report currently sits with Government.

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AUXILIARY UPDATE

Auxiliary Update 19 July 2024

In this edition - A number of Auxiliary Firefighters have recently contacted UFUQ representatives and the state office about some potentially mistaken and inconsistent application across the state of the mandatory two-hour minimum payment provisions contained in Clause 22 of your award.

Auxiliary Update - 18 June 2024

In this edition - A reminder that your union fee statement will be emailed to your personal email address.

Auxiliary Update - 24 May 2024

In this edition - You will recall I advised you earlier this year of your 2023 wage rise. You will soon see an increase in your remuneration (for example hourly rate and annual retention allowances) by 5.75%. This increase is a result of the State Wage Case, run by Queensland Unions in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.

Auxiliary Update - 02 April 2024

In this edition - Throughout the second half of 2023, your union provided multiple inputs (through the Queensland Council of Unions) to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) State Wage Case (SWC) hearings to ensure your work was considered by the QIRC in deciding on what wage rise (if any) to apply to Queensland Modern Awards for 2023.

Auxiliary Update - 29 March 2024

In this edition - With the Easter period, ANZAC Day and Labour Day almost upon us, I provide the following to UFUQ Auxiliary Firefighter members to clear up any confusion that may exist regarding what you are entitled to claim on the many upcoming public holidays.

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WHS Bulletin

v1#1 Hazard alert: air-conditioning ducts with steel wire frame

In this edition - I wish to inform all members of a significant health and safety hazard associated with BA operations when attending structural fires.