NEWS

Despite FENZ Tactics, Career Firefighters Will Continue Strong Camaraderie with Volunteers

Today FENZ filed an urgent application in the Employment Relations Authority as its latest salvo against the NZPFU and its members.

We deny the allegations and the legal action will be defended.

Contrary to the allegations, career firefighters and volunteer firefighters have a strong working relationship and we will continue to foster that relationship.

FACILITATED BARGAINING SET DOWN FOR NEXT WEEK

The Employment Relations Authority has set down facilitated bargaining for the 9th and 10th December – next Tuesday and Wednesday – in Wellington

Thursday we are in mediation on the joint application we filed with the PSA on FENZ’s failure to consult with the Unions on the restructure that will slash 160 jobs.