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v35#8 ANZAC DAY 2021 – PUBLIC HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS

In this edition - As you have no doubt noticed over the years, the Holidays Act – 1983 (Queensland) (the Act) has various ways of dealing with public holidays when they fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

v35#7 Immediate 3 day COVID-19 lockdown affecting your region

In this edition - You’re no doubt aware that earlier this morning (MONDAY 29 March 2021), Premier Palaszczuk announced changes to the state’s COVID-19 response, and the changes affect the entire state. The changes take effect from 1700 Monday 29 March 2021.

v35# 6 UFUQ EXECUTIVE AND SCM VOTING PERIOD COMMENCES

In this edition - The voting period for the current State Executive has been opened by the Electoral Commission of Queensland (The ECQ).

v35#5 State Committee of Management Elections – Update

In this edition - The nominations for the Committee of Management positions closed on Thursday 4 March 2021.

v35#4 UPDATE: FURTHER PROGRESS TOWARDS PRESUMPTIVE LEGISLATION FOR PTSI

In this edition - As you will recall, on 14 December 2020, I provided an update to members on the progress of the Bill currently before the Queensland Parliament that proposes to modify Queensland’s workers compensation laws to include presumptive legislation for Post-traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI).

v35#3 UFUQ STATE EXECUTIVE AND STATE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

In this edition - 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.

v35#2 FATIGUE BREAK AFTER OVERTIME

In this edition - This is important information for firefighters, station officers and fire communications officers on the 10/14 continuous shift roster.

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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.

Auxiliary Update - 29 March 2024

In this edition - With the Easter period, ANZAC Day and Labour Day almost upon us, I provide the following to UFUQ Auxiliary Firefighter members to clear up any confusion that may exist regarding what you are entitled to claim on the many upcoming public holidays.

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