Black Watch Members Affected by Restructure

Posted 11 Nov '11 under National

Further to Newsletter 9 November 2011.

After discussion between the Union (Peter Hallet, Peter Nicolle and Derek Best) and the Employer (Janine Hearn), for V.S.O’s and Trainers, the cut off date for final decisions on acceptance of offered positions has been extended out to 30 November.

The 2 Weeks until 30 Nov. will be used for you to discuss with your Manager to attempt to pin down a certainty around specific Hours of Work.

The discussion indicated little or no material change for F.S.O’s, however the Union will be provided full details as per responses receive by the Employer, as to how changes will affect individual Members early next week and further advice will be provided after that.

ELECTION OF CENTRAL BRANCH SECRETARY, PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT POSITIONS

Yesterday

Following the close of nominations for the election of the Central Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I received one nomination for Branch Vice President and nominations for Branch President and Branch Secretary .

ELECTION OF SOUTHERN BRANCH SECRETARY, PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT POSITIONS

Yesterday

Following the close of nominations for the election of the Southern Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I had received one nomination for each position.

Restricted Movements – Type 6 Auckland City 205

5 May

Yesterday’s notice (below) from District Commander Mackereth once again highlights the dire state of the Fire and Emergency fleet.

There are currently NO relief aerials available in the country to replace the Parnell aerial that has suffered a steering malfunction.