News

The Local has received a large amount of feedback from members expressing their displeasure and concern with the attendance of Glen Menzies at greater alarm events.

Shortly the Northern Branch Returning Officer will be calling for nominations for the election of the Northern Branch President.

Shortly the Northern Branch Returning Officer will be calling for nominations for the election of the Auckland Local President.

Further to the Notice issued on 21 December 2017 from Karl Patterson, Centre Manager, Southern Fire Communications and subsequently forwarded to other Comcentres throughout New Zealand.

The Auckland Local has been dealing with a number of matters that can be seen as intimidating members by Area Management throughout Auckland in relation to matters associated with employment conditions, entitlements, sick leave, work accident and non-work accident management.

The Executive and Committee of the Auckland Local wish all members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

On behalf of the Executive of the Northern Branch, we wish all members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

The Union Office and the office in Auckland will be closed from 22 December 2017 to 15 January 2018.

Below is provided the notice put out by the Chief Executive. You will note that the Union was consulted over this and supports its intentions.

Conference 2017

A successful Conference was held 28-30 November in Akaroa with Delegates from all Locals present – as well as four guests from the UFU of Australia.

Attached is a notice from the Employer regarding Women in FENZ.

The Employer has agreed to fund research which will explore the wellbeing of members, particularly in relation to medical calls.