UFU Bulletin #009 FAIR WORK COMMISSION DECISION: 2016 MFB AGREEMENT
Deputy President Gostencnik had today handed down his decision regarding the certification of the 2016 MFB/UFU Operational Staff Agreement.
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UFU Bulletin #007 AVAILABILITY ALLOWANCE IS PAYABLE FOR ALL PURPOSES: FAIR WORK COMMISSION DECISION
Commissioner Wilson has today handed down his decision on the Availability Allowance arbitration.
UFU Bulletin #006 FORM LETTER TO PROVIDE TO YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
We provide a form letter that members may utilise when visiting a medical practitioner.
UFU Bulletin #005 SUPPORT & WELFARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO UFU MEMBERS
In light of the recent Christmas/New Year period, and in the aftermath of protracted 2018 incidents such as the West Footscray Fire, the UFU respectfully reminds members of the following welfare and support services that are available.
UFU Bulletin #004 HOW TO FILL OUT A WORKCOVER CLAIM FORM
If you’ve suffered from an injury, illness or disease you think might be related to your work, then you may be entitled to claim WorkCover compensation.
UFU Bulletin #003 ISSUES WITH BRIGADE MEDICAL OFFICER COME TO A HEAD
We have informed the MFB that we will be instructing our members it is in their best interest to report to their family doctor or alternatively Epworth Hospital Casualty.
UFU Bulletin #002 CORONIAL INQUEST ANNOUNCED INTO WEST FOOTSCRAY / TOTTENHAM FACTORY FIRE
If you attended the West Footscray / Tottenham Factory Fire, you have potentially been exposed to high levels of industrial toxic contaminants.
UFU Bulletin #213 UFU DELEGATES TRAINING CONFERENCE – FEBRUARY 2019
A UFU Delegates Training Conference will be held on Monday 25 February and Tuesday 26 February 2019. It is imperative that UFU Delegates attend to receive the latest industrial information, engage in discussions on behalf of their constituents and successfully fulfill the role of Shop Steward, Deputy Shop Steward, Health & Safety Rep or Deputy Health & Safety Rep.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO UFU MEMBERS FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE!
Professional career firefighters from CFA and MFB were behind the incredible gift drive – brainstorming, purchasing, wrapping and delivering gifts to the UFU Office in time for the handover on Thursday 20 December 2018.
UFU Bulletin #210 WHO TO CONTACT DURING THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD
The UFU Office will be closed from Monday 24 December 2018 and will reopen on Monday 7 January 2019.
Your Welfare Officer Ross Fusca will be available throughout the Christmas and New Year period. You may contact Ross confidentially at any time on 0477 884 456 or ufuwelfareofficer@gmail.com.