CODE 2, VOL 29, NO 42 : 23 october 2015
Wage increase effective from 25 October 2015
The second 2015 2.2% increase arbitrated by the industrial commission is effective from 25th October 2015.
Your union has confirmed with QFES that the new rates are being processed by the shared service payroll.
John Oliver - State Secretary
v33#4 Victorian CFA acknowledge digital network failure, revert to analogue
In this edition - Similar to the rollout of the GWN (digital radio network) in Queensland some years ago, a digital network is currently being rolled out across Victoria for the MFB and the CFA. In January 2019, it was identified that a lack of coverage inside many buildings and lack of coverage in certain open areas was affecting digital radio communications and therefore putting the safety of firefighters at risk.v33#3 Radios / Communications Taskforce set up in response to UFUQ survey into GWN / Radio problems
In this edition - As I reported to you in early December 2018, your union presented the results of a survey of UFUQ members working in the GWN network area to Commissioner Carroll. I thank the Commissioner for promptly establishing a 'Radio / Communications Taskforce' once the voices of those affected were reported to her.v33#2 - 25th Anniversary – Southport Honda In memory of Sub-Station Officer Herbie Fennell and Firefighter Noel Watson
In this edition - This 11th of February 2019 will mark the 25th anniversary of the fire at Southport Honda where Sub-Station Officer Herbie Fennell and Firefighter Noel Watson were killed in the line of duty.v32#33 Christmas and New Year
In this edition - Christmas and New Year public holidaysv32#31 Minister for Fire and Rescue confirms government commitment to ‘2 in 2 out' (1+3)
In this edition - In a speech to Queensland Parliament on Tuesday 13 November 2018, Minister Craig Crawford stated – ‘I want to recognise our career firefighters…working in fire and rescue stations in Queensland. They respond to thousands of calls per year. They are on shift when you are asleep. It is a dangerous job (working) four on four off on A, B, C or D shifts at any station, one officer and three firefighters on a pumper is their life.’v32#28 - Audited accounts
v32#27 AGM and UFUQ Hotspot App
In this edition - AGM to be held 17th October 2018 .v32#26 September 11 attacks
In this edition - Remembering our fallen firefighters.v32#25 ONGOING GWN FAILURES – QFES ‘SOLUTION’
In this edition - I provide this Code 2 following recent urgent consultation between the Communications Technology and Equipment (CTE) Committee, firefighters working within the GWN network, and the UFUQ.v32#21 Social media - A reminder of the risks
In this edition - I have in the past communicated to you about the dangers of your use of social media as an employee of the state of Queensland. - CLICK TO READ MORE©2024 www.ufuq.com.au
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