V35#43 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

In this edition - There is no doubt that for so many here in Queensland and all over the world, 2021 has been a challenging year, but it is finally drawing to a close and the Christmas and New Year period is again upon us.

V35#42 LIVE FIRE CAMPUS UPDATE AND OFFICE CLOSURE

In this edition - In CA19, your union successfully negotiated an external assessment of the live fire training work to determine if they ought to receive an allowance. I am pleased to report that the independent assessment did indeed determine those working at live fire were deserving of additional remuneration. Discussions between QFRS and your union continue to ensure that the allowances recommended for the live fire trainer work are paid as soon as possible.

V35#41 PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD

In this edition - It would not be the Christmas and New Year period without some confusion regarding what members are entitled to claim on the many public holidays across the period.

v35#40 SAFE CREWING TASK FORCE – REPORT PUBLISHED AND AVAILABLE TO ALL

In this edition - Following some incredibly useful input form members across the state, I am pleased to report that the Safe Crewing Task Force (SCTF) Report has been published by the QFES Commissioner. Those of you who participated in the many UFUQ forums and discussions about safe and full crewing across the state will recall this report is the opportunity to set out the UFUQ position on a range of barriers to safe and full crewing, and to use your ideas on how to put forward ways to reduce or remove those barriers.

v35#39 FIRST 17.5% ANNUAL LEAVE LOADING PAYMENT OCCURS THIS WEEK

In this edition - Following efforts by your union in 2019, 2020 and 2021, I am pleased to report that this week’s pay for eligible members will include the first component of the 17.5% annual leave loading.

v35#38 UFUQ LOCAL BRANCH ELECTION RESULTS

In this edition - The local branch elections for all positions have now been finalised.

v35#37 AUDITED ACCOUNTS

In this edition - In accordance with the Industrial Relations Act 2016, the audited financial reports of your union for the financial year 2020/2021 are available for members.

v35#36 REMINDER - UFUQ LOCAL BRANCH ELECTIONS

In this edition - Voting for the local branch elections is closing on Thursday 11th November at midday. The positions up for election are listed here.

v35#35 REMINDER - UFUQ LOCAL BRANCH ELECTIONS

In this edition - Voting is now open for the local branch elections.

v35#34 UFUQ LOCAL BRANCH ELECTIONS – CONFIRMED CANDIDATE NOMINATION LIST

In this edition - The UFUQ state office has received the confirmed nominations list for Local Branch elections.