Understanding young people's perceptions of firefighting
The Union believes it is not as easy to attract competent Firefighters as:
The Union believes it is not as easy to attract competent Firefighters as:
Waitemata staff will be aware of their Area Management calling for applications for a short term secondment from SSO qualified SO’s.
Further to the calling for nominations for the position of Northern Branch President, three nominations have been received.
Further to the calling for nominations for the vacant Auckland Local President position, two nominations have been received.
In accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, nominations are hereby called for the following position:
In accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, nominations are hereby called for the following positions:
Nominations are called for:
Nomination are called for:
A very successful and productive Annual Conference was held 28-30 November 2017.
Please find attached correspondence between the Union and the Chief Executive which outlines the Chief Executives response to carious concerns put formally to the Chief Executive.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
It has been brought to the attention of the Union that some members who have qualified as Grade 1 Drivers are being denied the relevant pay rise that accompanies this achievement. The excuse provided by Management is that there is a disconnect between National Training and Area Management in terms of paperwork and notifications to Payroll.
The Local writes to members in response to an article appearing in today’s New Zealand Herald pertaining to bullying allegations against one of our members.
The Union writes to update members on the state of the Fraser-MAN fleet which has been “blacked” since mid-January of this year.
The Union has been in contact with the internal communication department of FENZ in relation to a survey they wish to undertake of members and others.
Today is Mesothelioma Awareness Day, something all fire service personnel should be familiar with.
Please find below a request from John Guilaran, a PhD student at Massey University:
Members are advised that the Auckland Local Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 25 September 2017.
An inaugural meeting was held on the 8th August. The NZPFU was represented by Ian Wright (National Vice President) Mike Powell and Graeme “Norm” Gilroy (NZPFU reps for training) also in attendance were:
In line with the Conference Resolution to establish the rate of the calculation of Union Fees to “0.75% of the weekly wage of a Senior Firefighter (Grade 1) with 10 years’ experience.”
The Union has strongly represented its unhappiness about the inability of FENZ to actually pay the 1 July wage increase on the due date – Thus requiring back pay.
Attached is a biography for Brent Single – Candidate for Vice President Central Branch.
Some of you have questions about what the ‘health standards for operational personnel’ mentioned in the new legislation might mean for you.
Further to yesterday's notice, our technical issues with phone and internet services at the Wellington Union Office have been resolved. Our normal contact arrangements resume.
We are currently experiencing technical issues with both phone and internet services at the Wellington Union Office.
As returning Officer I have been advised by Joe Stanley that he wishes to withdraw his nomination for the positions of President & Secretary.
The following article is reproduced with an acknowledgement to and the permission of the Gisborne Herald for member’s information.
As many of you will have noticed, you’re having to log on multiple times to access applications on the intranet. I know this is very frustrating and we are disappointed that you are having this experience.
Further to the previous newsletter the employer has now advised that the new rates will be paid on 13 September and the back pay will be paid on that pay day as well.
The union and Fire and Emergency New Zealand would like to draw members’ attention to Notices of Authorisation.
The Union has agreed with the Employer the remuneration changes to apply from 1 July 2017.
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By the closing date for nominations for positions of Northern Branch Officials, the following nominations had been received.
Attached are the signed copies of both of the documents.
Attached is a copy of the letter all existing employees of the Fire Service have recently or will shortly receive regarding their transfer into FENZ.
Below are two pieces of information relating to FENZ:
Nominations Received:
The Union has been asked by the FENZ Project to remove this notice.
The Union has been advised by the UFU of Australia that the above seminars are shortly to be run – Including one in Wellington.
The Union is aware that many members are expressing concerns about the lack of information, particularly as it relates to Day 1.
Attached are the PCA Payments for 2017.
In accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, nominations are hereby called for the following positions: