In line with the Conference Resolution to establish the rate of the calculation of Union Fees to “0.75% of the weekly wage of a Senior Firefighter (Grade 1) with 10 years’ experience.”
Union Fees will increase to $18.65 plus GST – a total of $21.48 from the actual date of the payment of the new wage rates – expected to be 13 September 2017.
The Increase will not be back dated to 1 July 2017.
Members are reminded that this is the first increase in Fees for 19 years.
Due to the resignation of Auckland Local Committee Member Chris O'Dea, and the declaration of Josh Nicolls to the position of Auckland Local President, nominations are hereby called for the two vacant Auckland Local Committee positions.
By the closing date for nominations for the position of New Plymouth Local President, the following nomination has been received.
The Auckland Local President election closed at 1700 hours Friday with 89% of those eligible to vote taking part.