CODE 2, VOL 29, NO 48 : 09 december 2015

Resignation of UFUQ President

On Wednesday 9 December 2015, UFUQ State President Mark Dearlove informed the executive that he had made the decision to stand down from the President’s role for personal reasons.

I take this opportunity to thank Mark on behalf of all UFUQ members for his efforts as the State President since 2012 and for holding various other elected positions within the UFUQ over a 20 year period.

The period of his presidency was a difficult time for your union. Mark fought hard for the rights and working conditions that we currently have.

I wish to personally thank Mark for his assistance.

 

John Oliver - State Secretary

 

 

v34#27 GPS DASHCAM AND AUDIO RECORDING IN APPLIANCES – UPDATE

In this edition - Following on from my recent Code 2 about the installation of video and audio recording devices in appliances (and ERV’s), I can provide the following update.

v34#26 SWITCH OFF ALL DASHCAM AND AUDIO RECORDING NOW!

In this edition - QFRS appears to have quietly installed dashcam video (always on) and the ability to secretly record in-cab discussions (always on) in the GPS trackers in new appliances appearing at stations now.

v34# 24 New benefit for members

In this edition - Great benefit for fuel discount for UFUQ members with Freedom Fuels.

v34#23 Application of the motor vehicle allowance directive

In this edition - The Queensland Government’s Motor Vehicle allowance directive contains an entitlement for mileage payments where a firefighter or station officer is required to work away from their normal station to relieve or perform “special duties”. This directive has long applied to members through clause 13.3 of your Award.

v34#21 - International Firefighters Day

In this Edition - As professional firefighters we dedicate our lives to protecting our communities and to looking after each other, and we take great pride in what we do.

v34#20 28 APRIL – WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

In this edition - A day where the workers of the world pause for a second to honour those who have died at, or because of, work. Even 20 years into this new century and millennium, workers are (in preventable ways) being killed at work, with the 2020 death toll already at 63 (total as at 23 April 2020 reported by Safework Australia).

v34#19 AURION ERROR REPORTING EMAIL CHANGE

In this edition - Many of you reading this Code 2 would be among those caught up in the thousands of error corrections required every fortnight. After 6 months, the reports I am receiving are that things are getting worse not better. I have asked for some information on how many mistakes are being made, and what’s actually being done to prevent them.

v34#18 MORE AURION BLUNDERS - CHECK YOUR PAY!

In this edition - As you may remember, your union wrote to Fire and Rescue last month to formally notify them of the ongoing errors and inconsistencies in the new system that require urgent fixing:

v34#17 QFRS is not QFES!

In this edition - I am getting reports from UFUQ representatives across all regions of inconsistent consultation with you and your elected representatives relating to COVID19 and its effect on BAU. To be fair, I have heard of a few very good examples of consultation occurring, but also of course, we all know of some examples of total refusal to consult in areas where dinosaurs still roam.

v34#15 FIREFIGHTERS HANDING OUT FORMS AT AIRPORTS – FURTHER UPDATE

In this edition - I made the point in previous communications on this issue that things are moving quickly on COVID19 related matters and as such I wanted to inform you as soon as possible about the latest development.

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