In this edition - As discussed in the most recent CA22 UPDATE, QFES and your union are waiting on the sign-off of the in principle deal on your new certified agreement. That sign-off is likely going to arrive by mid-February.

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.

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.

In this edition - You will recall the UFUQ Code 2 dated 30 November 2022 about the QFES Grinch who tried to steal your union Christmas gift. You will also recall the QFES HR notification where QFES made mention of an ‘administrative issue’ with employees on higher duties and then advised that “the correctly adjusted calculation and application of the payment may result in an additional payment being made in a future pay cycle”.

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.