Richard Zapart, 59, worked for the MFB for 35 years as a firefighter from Altona. He came into the job because he had a natural desire to help others, but after suffering severe burns to 90% of his body his employer and WorkCover can't find the decency to support him in return.
Notice of Hearing- Subsequent to the recent UFU Forums on one Fire Service, the Unions Submission/evidence to the Royal Commission will be heard at 222 Exhibition Street Melbourne
Recently the UFU has been advised that MFB intends to use the photographic images of its employees in publications without written consent. Industry standards for any photographic work that will appear in publications and online require a release form from the person who is clearly the subject of the image.
Members will be aware of the dispute between the CFA and UFU regarding the creation of one single agreement for Operational Staff, OOs and OMs. The Australian Electoral Commission concluded its ballot of OOs and OMs this Monday, with 85% of respondents voting in favour of a single agreement
Members are advised that counting of the OO/OM Ballot was conducted this morning by the AEC. There was strong participation in the ballot with 71% of the cohort returning a valid vote.
An urgent BCOM meeting is being convened tonight to consider the lack of genuine response by the MFB with regard to agreement negotiations. The recommendation to the BCOM from the negotiating team will be to call a Special General Meeting of members to report back on the following
Members will be aware that yesterday’s Bulletin 81, which details the UFU’s 100Year Anniversary and Centenary Ball, indicates the date of the Ball to be Saturday 20 June 2011.
The Brumby Goverment's inaction puts the community at risk.
Richard Zapart, 59, worked for the MFB for 35 years as a firefighter from Altona. He came into the job because he had a natural desire to help others, but after suffering severe burns to 90% of his body his employer and WorkCover can't find the decency to support him in return.
