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v38#1 UFUQ WELCOMES 2024 WITH QFD AND MORE
In this edition - On behalf of your Executive, State Committee members and all elected officials I welcome members to the first 2024 Code 2 from your union. This is an exciting year for all members, with QFD and its return to a focus on operations and operational outcomes being a significant improvement to the bloated QFES, which had lost its way under bad leadership.
v37#27 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2023/2024: PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS
In this edition - Christmas and New Year 2023/2024 Public Holiday Entitlements.
v37#26 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
In this edition - On behalf of the State UFUQ Executive members, and all of your elected officials and employees of the State UFUQ, I wish every member a safe, and Merry Christmas and also a happy New Year.
v37#24 17.5% OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENT PAYMENT – UPDATE
In this edition - Additional payment: You are no doubt aware your union obtained an inclusion in CA22 (clause 22 – QFES Operational Adjustment) that provides an additional payment to all members of 17.5% of 2.5 times your ‘normal fortnightly pay’ (17.5% of 200 hours).
v37#23 FIRE CONDITIONS REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSE
In this edition - The current conditions for fire across Queensland on 31 October are grim, and many of you and your colleagues are out there right now doing the best you can, and many more of you may soon be called on to do the job you are trained and experienced to do.
v37#22 2024 DIARIES AND CALENDARS
In this edition - Your 2024 diaries and calendars will be mailed out in late December.
v37#21 QFES DRAWS CLOSER TO EXTINCTION
In this edition - Your union has been working hard for an end to the QFES circus, through the establishment of the new Queensland Fire Department and a return to fire and rescue operations being the focus of that new department.
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CODE RED
AUXILIARY UPDATE
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.
Auxiliary Update - 29 January 2024
In this edition - As reported to you in the Auxiliary Update of 30 November 2023, the Industrial Commission has flagged that you will likely receive a 5.75% rise in your hourly rate and relevant allowances and penalties.
Auxiliary Update 21 December 2023
In this edition - Christmas and New Year 2023/2024 Public Holiday Entitlements.
Auxiliary Update - 30 November 2023
In this edition - State Wage Case proceedings ongoing.
Auxiliary Update 11 October 2023
In this edition - I am pleased to report that in June 2023 the Queensland Treasurer, the Hon Mr Cameron Dick, wrote to your union confirming an increase in accumulated benefit superannuation for all members employed under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, due to the forced retirement age. Of course, this includes Auxiliary Firefighters.
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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.