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v38#6 MINISTER BOYD PROUDLY SUPPORTS GROWTH IN FIREY NUMBERS
In this edition - In parliament on Thursday 21 March 2024, the Minister for Fire and Rescue the Hon Ms Nikki Boyd made some very supportive comments about the government being proud of their support of professional firefighters.
v38#5 NEW QFD LEGISLATION PROCESS – PROGRESS UPDATE
In this edition - I reported to you on 7 March 2024 that the Bill to amend the FES Act 1990 was introduced into Queensland parliament. I again thank Minister Boyd for her ongoing support for progression of the new legislation and the new QFD, returning the focus of the department to operations and operational outcomes.
v38#4 NEW QFD LEGISLATION TABLED IN QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT
In this edition - I have published multiple Code 2’s in recent years about the UFUQ position that legislative reform was needed to protect the professional firefighting role in Queensland. Your union has done a significant amount of work talking to the Queensland government about this and finally, we can announce the commencement of the legislative changes we have been pushing for.
v38#3 UFUQ REMEMBERS SUB-STATION OFFICER HERBIE FENNELL AND FIREFIGHTER NOEL WATSON KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY 11 FEBRUARY 1994
In this edition - This 11th of February 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary of the fire at Southport Honda where Sub-Station Officer Herbie Fennell and Firefighter Noel Watson were killed in the line of duty.
v38#2 RURAL, REGIONAL AND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT: REVIEW OF ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF EMPLOYEES – CALL FOR SMEs
In this edition - This topic is vital to many of you, as the frequently expressed frustration over the difficulty in attracting and retaining firefighters, station officers and senior officers to work locations outside of major metropolitan locations in Queensland.
v38#1 UFUQ WELCOMES 2024 WITH QFD AND MORE
In this edition - On behalf of your Executive, State Committee members and all elected officials I welcome members to the first 2024 Code 2 from your union. This is an exciting year for all members, with QFD and its return to a focus on operations and operational outcomes being a significant improvement to the bloated QFES, which had lost its way under bad leadership.
v37#27 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2023/2024: PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS
In this edition - Christmas and New Year 2023/2024 Public Holiday Entitlements.
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CODE RED
AUXILIARY UPDATE
Auxiliary Update 19 August 2024
In this edition - As a member of the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) your union was invited to contribute to the QCU application to raise the 23% casual loading to 25%.
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.
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WHS Bulletin
v1#1 Hazard alert: air-conditioning ducts with steel wire frame
In this edition - I wish to inform all members of a significant health and safety hazard associated with BA operations when attending structural fires.
