2006 Triennial Elections - National Union President
Results of Ballot
As per the attached Ballot Declaration Form, I hereby declare:
Collective Agreement Negotiations, Elections - President & Positive Pressure Ventilation
The Union and the Fire Service have met on 5 days in Collective Agreement negotiations.
President/Vice President Elections
Members will be aware from the notice advising of candidates for the President and Vice President positions, that neither of the incumbents – Mike McEnaney and John Devereux have put their names forward.
Fire Service Examinations
With the upcoming Fire Service Examinations, members are reminded of the position regarding the granting of Leave.
Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal has advised the fixture date for the hearing of the Fire Service’s appeal.
Collective Agreement Negotiations
The Union has formally initiated bargaining for a renewal of the Collective Agreement.
Court Of Appeal – Days in Lieu
The Union’s lawyers have finally received the Fire Service Case on Appeal to the Court of Appeal. The Fire Service has also applied to have the matter set down – i.e. seek a date for a hearing.
District Amalgamation Within Auckland Region
A significant number of current members will still remember the discussion (facilitation) that took place before the “Way Forward”, which nearly cost them their jobs.
Rescue/Fire Industrial Action
The Auckland Local supports Rescue/Fire on the stance that they have taken against the Auckland Airport Management over their wage negotiations.
Payment of P.C.A. Allowance
There appears to be some confusion regarding the information put out about the taxation treatment of the P.C.A. Allowance.
Easter Period - Public Holidays, Court of Appeal and Appointment of Non-uniformed Employees to Fire Region Manager Positions
Easter Period – Public Holidays
Members are reminded of the following information regarding working over this Easter period.
Acting DCFO - Auckland City East Fire District
Since August 2005 the position of Chief Fire Officer, Auckland City East Fire District has been undertaken on a temporary basis due to CFO Wood’s secondment and subsequent promotion.