The Union and Fire Service representatives met again on 20 January 2011 (for a fifth day of negotiations).
Subsequent to the Union advising the Fire Service that the money element of the Fire Service’s position was quite inadequate, the Fire Service representatives indicated they would not return to the negotiating table.
Consequently negotiations have broken down.
A detailed notice of the state of play of negotiations is being developed and will be promulgated next week.
Members are advised that once again Auckland is faced with a reduced heavy aerial response and capabilities due to mechanical breakages of the current fleet, as per an operational instruction sent to some Officers in Area 4.
The Local issued a Notice to Members ALC-20-41 on 11 November regarding applying for a dispensation to have dual Career and Volunteer Firefighter Membership of the Union.
The Auckland Local wishes all Members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. A reminder that the Auckland Office will be closed from Wednesday 23 December until Tuesday 5 January 2021.