Industrial Action & Rehabilitation/Alternative Duties

Posted 7 Mar '12 under National

Further to Newsletter No. 6 – 6 March 2012.

Please find attached self‐explanatory e‐mails between the Union and Fire Service management regarding the new Strike Notice.

Rehabilitation/Alternative Duties

Further to Newsletter No. 5 – 14 February 2012.

Fire Service management, subsequent to the Union’s amending its Strike Notice at the request of management regarding Rehabilitation/Alternative Duties, have not acted in good faith (surprisingly) and have frustrated members on Rehabilitation/Alternative Duties by insisting that these duties be undertaken on Black Watch.

Please find attached the Union’s letter to Paul Baxter on this matter.

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AUCKLAND HEAVY AERIAL – PARNELL 255

10 Jun

Members will be aware of District Manager Mackereth's instruction to all staff to restrict Parnell’s aerial appliance to respond to confirmed fires only, copied below.

This instruction was issued without genuine consultation with the Auckland Local and highlights the disarray and crisis that Fire and Emergencies fleet is in. Despite the organisation saying that their fleet is well maintained and regularly serviced, once again reality proves the complete opposite, with this decision impacting the safety and well-being of firefighters and the public.

TRIENNIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

5 Jun

Due to nominations being received for Kawerau Local Secretary, President and Vice President and common nominees for positions, a series of elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.

The election for Local Secretary will be conducted first, then President and Vice President if still required. Separate notices will be issued for each election.

TRIENNIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

5 Jun

Due to nominations being received for Auckland Local President, Vice President and Local Committee with common nominees for positions, a series of elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.

The election for Auckland Local President will be conducted first, then Vice President and then Local Committee if still required. Separate notices will be issued for each election.