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CODE 2
V38#16 PAY INCREASE 1 JULY 2024
In this edition - A reminder that the final annual wage rise for members occurs on 1 July 2024 with a 3% lift in your wages, and almost all allowances as well (not the aerial allowance as it is linked to the award changes).
v38#1510/14 STATION START AND FINISH TIMES BALLOT – INFORMATION
In this edition - You are likely to have seen or at least heard about the email from the ‘Organisational Development Branch’ advising QFES is conducting a ballot of all Firefighters and Station Officers about a consistent start and finish time to apply to all 10/14 stations. Apparently, this is organisational development!
v38#14 CA22 COMMENCED 1 YEAR AGO TODAY
In this edition - Today marks the one year anniversary of the certification of CA22. So whilst it’s important to note this passing of a full year since commencement, it’s hardly a cause for celebration.
v38#13 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CHANGES - PRESUMPTIVE LEGISLATION COVER INCREASE - UPDATE
In this edition - You will recall I provided Code 2 updates to you (most recently on 17 and 29 April 2024) regarding the changes to workers’ compensation laws currently making their way through the parliamentary process.
v38#12 INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ DAY
In this edition - As firefighters we dedicate our lives to protecting our communities and to looking after each other, and we take great pride in what we do.
v38#11 REMEMBERING IZZY NASH
In this edition - On 2 May 2023 FF Izzy Nash passed away as a result of injuries she sustained on the job at a structure fire. Izzy’s colleague Lia Drew was also badly injured in the same indecent.
v38#10 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW CHANGES – UPDATE
In this edition - The process of the amendments to the workers’ compensation legislation continues. I reported that I’d give you an update on aspects of the amendments beyond the extension of deemed diseases from 12 to 22.
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CODE RED
AUXILIARY UPDATE
Auxiliary Update - 25 January 2023
In this edition - Today the UFUQ state office held its first meetings with representatives from the Queensland state government, Workcover Queensland and other public sector unions, where discussions about the just announced review of Queensland’s workers’ compensation laws were held.
Auxiliary Update - 19 December 2022
In this edition - The silly season is upon us once again and on behalf of the UFUQ I wish every member a safe and Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year.
Auxiliary Update - 1 December 2022
In this edition - Public Holidays 2022/2023
Auxiliary Update - 31 August 2022
In this edition - Your union will consult with QFRS to ensure this wage and allowance rise is promptly processed and I’ll report back when QFRS and QSS give an indication of when you will start to see your increases.
Auxiliary Update - 17 August 2022
In this edition - As you are aware, wage rates within your Award are determined by the State Wage Case Decision each year.
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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.