KiwiSaver
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union wishes to bring to members’ attention the matter of Kiwi Saver Superannuation, which is being rolled out by the Government from the 1st July 2007.
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Auckland Local Committee held on Saturday 30 June 2007 at Auckland City Station Conference Room, Commencing at 0930 hours
Wellington Local Notice to Members
Volunteer Placement Programme
Request from National Office for districts to participate in the above programme was forwarded to Chief Fire Officers in mid May. A key feature of the programme was that to enroll an agreement by consultation between career stations, officers, local union delegates and the Chief Fire Officer was required.
Faxing of Daily Summary Pay Claims
The Union has become aware that the Auckland Regional Manager has directed the Auckland Region CFO’s and DCFO’s to order their staff to desist from faxing the ‘Daily Summary of Pay Claims’ to the Pay Office in Wellington.
Proposed Collective Agreement - Ratification
Reminder
The Union is aware that the Injury Management Unit from Wellington is visiting members in terms of their ACC claims, which under the ACC Partnership Programme, the Fire Service manages.
Union Finances & Collective Agreement - Ratification
Union Finances
In response to the various rumours currently circulating about Union Finances, including rumours of misappropriation of Union funds, the Union Committee called a Special Conference on 11 June 2007 to fully brief Conference Delegates on the true situation. The Union’s lawyer was also present.
Returning Officer's Notice to Members - Triennial Elections
Auckland Local
By the closing date for nominations for positions in the Auckland Local, the following nominations had been received.
Collective Agreement Ratification
As has been advised to members, whilst the general principles of the proposed settlement are clear, the detailed precise wording is critically important.
Wellington Local Notice to Members
Ratification Meetings
The National Union is still working with the Fire Service on the final wording in the proposed collective. Members will be advised as soon as possible when the ratification meetings will take place for the Wellington Local.
National Resource Allocation Methodology
Members will be aware of Notice to Members ALC/07-50 dated 2 May 2007.
Interestingly, this NOTICE TO MEMBERS drew comment from NON Union members.
SMS Payment - PCA Payment, Collective Agreement - Proposed Negotiated Settlement
S.M.S. Payment – P.C.A. Payment
The Union is advised that both these payments will be made on Payday 23 May 2007.