CODE 2, VOL 35, NO 3 : 04 february 2021
UFUQ STATE EXECUTIVE AND STATE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has determined the dates for the elections for the Executive and Committee of Management positions of the United Firefighters’ Union of Australia, Union of Employees, Queensland.
NOMINATIONS:
OPEN THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2021 (Midday). You should receive an email from the ECQ on 4 February.
CLOSE THURSDAY 4 MARCH 2021 (Midday)
PLEASE NOTE:
All nominations must be lodged DIRECTLY with the ECQ. The EQC forms provide information on how to lodge your nomination. DO NOT lodge your nomination with the UFUQ state office.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
I strongly encourage you to click here to access a list of the positions that are to be filled and importantly to access the nomination form. If you cannot access the internet, the UFUQ state office can provide you with a copy of the list and the nomination form, but you MUST lodge your nomination form with the ECQ, the UFUQ cannot accept nominations.
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS
The ECQ will be emailing the nomination form to members on Thursday morning. This means it is vital that we have you current contact details. If we do not have your details, you will have to use the link above.
This means it is important that you contact the state office if you have changed your address or any of your contact details, including station, rank, bank account details or personal email address. Please forward your changes to ufu@ufuq.com.au or update on our website by clicking here or contact your union office directly on 1800 816 589.
Please be aware that the QFRS pay office do not provide us with any of your details or with any changes that you provide to them.
REMINDER: UFUQ HOTSPOT APP – TIME TO DOWNLOAD OR UPDATE
I would like to remind members to either install or update your UFUQ HOTSPOT app on your smart phone.
Communication is constantly published to your emails, and to the app, and ensuring the app is installed and/or updated will allow you to have access to all information your state office puts out.
For current users:
Please ensure that you have notifications turned on for the app.
For new users:
Please follow these instructions to access the UFUQ app.
1. Go to your app store icon on your iPhone or Android device and type in the search menu “UFUQ hotspot”.
2. Download the app to your phone.
3. Enter your username (badge number) and password (1234).
Please ensure that you have notifications turned on for the app.
John Oliver - State Secretary
Authorised by John Oliver General Secretary
United Firefighters' Union of Australia, Union of Employees QLD