At a meeting of the Auckland Local Committee on Tuesday 13 October, the Committee unanimously passed the following resolution and seeks the support of all Auckland members in applying it.
“The Auckland Local Committee strongly supports the recommendation of the Union National Committee that the current offer from the NZFS be rejected.”
Please find attached a critique of the employer’s offer.
Due to the recent resignation of the Rotorua Local President, nominations are hereby called for this position in accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union.
Last Friday (15th March 2024) NZPFU Tauranga and Kawerau Local Secretaries and Presidents and I met with National Commander Russell Woods, District Manager Jeff Maunder and Workplace Relations Senior Advisor Mike Todd in Tauranga.
The Auckland Local has been working on behalf of members since mid-January to resolve the issue of legitimate travel time payments declined while attending training courses throughout Tāmaki Makaurau and at the Auckland Regional Training Centre.