NEWS

Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations for the position of: HAMILTON LOCAL PRESIDENT

FENZ ATTEMPTING TO COERCE NZPFU MEMBERS TO SIGN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

FENZ has started to issue new appointment letters that attempt to coerce our members to sign individual employment agreements. 

The letters refer to the collective employment terms and conditions of employment on matters not covered by the letter, but the letter then erodes the protections our members have under the collective employment agreement.

NZPFU MEMBERS STAUNCH IN STRIKE ACTION

NZPFU members are into their 6th month of strikes with FENZ refusing to table an offer they said six weeks ago they were working up.

It is with great sadness that we notify members of the passing of NZPFU Life Member and highly respected retired SSO Ian Richards.

Notice from the NZPFU President

Many of you will have seen that Parliament is moving to hold a Select Committee inquiry into the state of Fire and Emergency’s fleet.


While this is an important development, it hasn't happened by chance. 

Your struggle is our struggle

The NZPFU members never walk alone. We have received the below message of solidarity from the PSA Auckland and Northern Region convenors.

UK FIRE BRIGADES UNION MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY

Last week, the NZPFU National Council met with FBU General Secretary Steve Wright and staff to share the struggles each union is facing and fighting. The NZPFU had reached out to the FBU as the UK firefighters have weathered more than 10 years of sustained austerity which saw the loss of thousands of firefighters' jobs, dozens of stations and substantial reduction in fire appliances.