The Union and the Fire Service Working Party have met twice to advance the work to develop a revised remuneration structure for Firefighters & Officers.
The Union has been involved in the discussions around, and the development of this Survey. It is important that members respond accurately to this Survey so as to ensure, if necessary, changes can be made to OSM based on objective data.
Attached for your information are the updated Govt. Expectations for Pay & Employment Conditions in the State Sector.
The Union is aware that a number of members have received letters from Area Management expressing concern at levels and patterns of absences/use of sick leave. Quite simply, these letters are nothing more or less than a crude attempt at bullying and harassment.
There have been a number of discussions with Fire Service Managers regarding the Physical Competency Assessment and the accompanying payment of the allowance.
Further to previous notices, herewith Biographies for members' information, recieved from candidates for the position of National President:
Members will be aware that some changes have been made to the insurance scheme.
Further to NTM 12 ‐30, 12 June 2012.
As the attached WHO) Press Release notes:
The Union is aware of an over-deduction issue pertaining to the $100,000 compensation insurance cover.
This notice is to inform members of the hazard of moving and working around the Hazardous Material Pods on 2018 and 3318.
Members will by now be aware that the Fire Service has purchased new BA sets for all of the country. They have decided, against the wishes of the Union and their members, to also utilise the supplier, Drager, for all testing, servicing and repairing of these sets.
Welcome to the third Wellington Newsletter. My apologies for not getting one out before now. Time goes quick when you get to my age!
The Local has written to Regional Manager Butt regarding Privacy Act breaches and bullying and harassment issues arising out of ‘friendly chats’ AM Cocker has been having with members.
At the closing date for nominations for positions on the Union Council, the following had been received:
In response to questions from members, the Union provides the following information:
Attached is the result of the Ratification Ballot.
Members may now be aware of the removal of the ballot box from the Auckland office of the NZPFU.
The Northern Branch of the NZPFU advises Auckland Local members that a ballot box has been made available at the Auckland Office at Unit 7 44 William Pickering Drive Albany.
It is vital that members attend their Ratification Meetings to have your vote – a high turnout will ensure that whichever way members vote, the vote has credibility.
This is to inform members that the Auckland Local Committee met last Wednesday 11 April to discuss the proposed settlement of the Collective Agreement.
Further to Newsletter No. 15 – 4 April 2012. Attached are the various new wordings in the Proposed Collective Agreement:
The Union Committee met on Monday 2 April and then with Fire Service negotiators on 3 April 2012.
Further to Newsletter No. 13 – 23 March 2012.
The Committee has resolved to withdraw all Strike Action at 0800 hours on Monday 26 March 2012.
The Union, (Steve Warner, Peter Hallett, Peter Nicolle, Jim Ryburn, Denis Fitzmaurice, Boyd Raines, Derek Best and the unions lawyer Peter Cranney,) met with the Fire Service (Janine Hearn, Brett Warwick, Brendon Nally, Chris Wells and their lawyer Geoff Davenport) in mediation on Friday 23rd March regarding managements purporting to cancel what they have titled "discretionary leave".
The Auckland Local is aware of the confusion that has been created by Management with their inability to manage the Rosters as well and as competently as our Union members have done, so in an effort to simplify it for Region Management, we are recommending the following procedure.
The Auckland Local is aware of the confusion that has been created by Management with their inability to manage the Rosters as well and as competently as our Union members have done, so in an effort to simplify it for Region Management, we are recommending the following procedure.
The Northern Branch is aware of the confusion that has been created by Management with their inability to manage the Rosters as well and as competently as our Union members have done, so in an effort to simplify it for Region Management, we are recommending the following procedure.Person rings O.I.C.
Further to Newsletter No. 11 – 13 March 2012, the Union and Fire Service management have been directed to mediation on Friday 23rd March 2012 in regard to the Union’s application challenging Fire Service management’s National Notice purporting to cancel what it labels “Discretionary Leave”.
The Auckland Local is aware of the confusion that has been created by Management with their inability to manage the Rosters as well and as competently as our Union members have done, so in an effort to simplify it for Region Management, we are recommending the following procedure.
The Union has filed in the Employment Relations Authority, a challenge to the Fire Service management’s National Notice purporting to cancel what it labels “Discretionary Leave”.
Firefighters are set to join forces with other embattled workers as the protest movement escalates.
The Union has seen this National Notice – 005/2012 and its earlier draft (which was apparently circulated in Auckland).
As members are aware SFF Willy Clark is starting at Rotorua Station on 15th March 2012.
Because of concerns at particularly, recent actions by Executive Officers in undertaking work currently banned as a result of our present Strike Action, the Union has written to the Executive Officers Society on this matter ‐ 6 March 2012
Further to Newsletter No. 6 – 6 March 2012.
Further to Newsletter No. 5 – 14 February 2012.
Rehabilitation/Alternative/Light Duties Further to Newsletter No. 4 – 7 February 2012.
Further to NTM No. 3 – 3 February 2012.
With this Notice is a link to correspondence received by the Union from Janine Hearn, Director of Human Resources. Also a reply sent by Derek Best, Secretary of the Union.
Further to previous Newsletters and included various correspondence between the parties – further mediation/negotiations have been confirmed for 9 February 2012.
Further to Newsletter to Members - 12 January 2012, attached is self explanatory correspondence between the Union and Fire Service Management.
Attached is self explanatory correspondence between the Union and Fire Service Management.
The Union, represented by Steve Warner, Peter Hallett, Derek Best, Boyd Raines, Mike Powell, Peter
Further to Newsletter Number 50 ‐ 23rd December 2011 the Union and the Employer have set down a meeting for the 5th January 2012, to discuss the offer that was detailed in that notice.
Further to Newsletter No. 47 – 14 December 2011.
The NZPFU is aware that many Areas/Stations are or will be overstaffed/over establishment.
Welcome to the second Wellington Newsletter, right on Christmas time and another busy year for your Local with the Rugby World Cup,quite a few staff changes, and of course the ongoing industrial action.
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.