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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.

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Auxiliary Update 08 August 2024

In this edition - I am pleased to report that your union through our work with the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) has been involved in an application to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) for a General Ruling (a decision) to raise the casual loading for auxiliary firefighters from 23% to 25%.

Auxiliary Update 19 July 2024

In this edition - A number of Auxiliary Firefighters have recently contacted UFUQ representatives and the state office about some potentially mistaken and inconsistent application across the state of the mandatory two-hour minimum payment provisions contained in Clause 22 of your award.

Auxiliary Update - 18 June 2024

In this edition - A reminder that your union fee statement will be emailed to your personal email address.

Auxiliary Update - 24 May 2024

In this edition - You will recall I advised you earlier this year of your 2023 wage rise. You will soon see an increase in your remuneration (for example hourly rate and annual retention allowances) by 5.75%. This increase is a result of the State Wage Case, run by Queensland Unions in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.

Auxiliary Update - 02 April 2024

In this edition - Throughout the second half of 2023, your union provided multiple inputs (through the Queensland Council of Unions) to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) State Wage Case (SWC) hearings to ensure your work was considered by the QIRC in deciding on what wage rise (if any) to apply to Queensland Modern Awards for 2023.

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