v38#28 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
In this addition - 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.
v38#27 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2024/2025: PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS
In this edition - As always, the annual Christmas and New Year public holidays cause questions to be asked about time sheets and entitlements.
v38#26 UFUQ blunts SAWS teeth
In this edition - In your workplace, you may be involved in matters relating to performance or conduct, possibly relating to your own, or to others. In these circumstances, you are entitled to representation, a fair process and natural justice.
v38#25 17.5% OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENT PAYMENT
In this edition - 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).
v38#23 UFUQ LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARDED TO JOHN OLIVER
In this edition - In an overwhelming show of support for the work John Oliver has done in the role of UFUQ State Secretary since his election to that role in 2010, the SCM recently unanimously voted YES to a nomination put to them to make John a life member of the UFUQ.
v38#24 UFUQ WELCOMES NEW GOVERNMENT & MINISTER
In this edition - I wanted to provide a quick update on the change of government and first congratulate The Honourable Ms Ann Leahy MP who has been appointed Minister for Fire (amongst other portfolios).
v38#22 2025 DIARIES AND CALENDARS
In this edition - Your 2025 diaries and calendars will be mailed out in late December/early January. Please contact the union office to update address details if required.
v38#21 EMSFC APPOINTMENT DISPUTED BY UFUQ
In this edition - You may be aware that QFD recently announced an appointment to the Executive Manager State Fire Communications (EMSFC) role. Your union has concerns about the merit and selection processes used by QFD as they relate to operational fire communications manager competencies. This whole matter is about how QFD managed recruitment and selection processes and not about any individual person.
v38#20 FIREFIGHTERS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY
In this edition - Firefighters Remembrance Day is honoured every year on October 10, with flags at all fire stations flown at half-mast and a minute's silence observed at 10am. For those at station, a siren blast from your appliance for 10 seconds is also fitting at the conclusion of the minute silence.
v38#19 SEPTEMBER 11 – COMMEMORATIONS
In this edition - On September 11 2001, after coordinated terrorist attacks on United States soil, the twin towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan collapsed.
