UFU Victorian Branch Elections ELECTION NOTICE – E2024/13
Nominations are called for: Victorian Branch President (1)Secretary (1)Vice President (1)Junior Vice President (1)Trustee (4)Branch Committee of Management Members from the following:Firefighter Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) (4)Station Officers and Senior Station Officers (FRV) (3)Commander and Assistant Chief Fire Officer (FRV) (1)Member not employed by FRV as an operational employee (1) Nominations, which must be in […]
UFU Vic @ The ACTU Women’s Conference
Kat Dunnel, Kate Judd (Canberra UFU BCOM) and Senior Firefighter Belinda Shultz from Tasmania at the ACTU Women’s Conference @ Trades Hall in Melbourne today.
United Firefighters Union takes aim at state over condition of Geelong’s fire rescue fleet!
Victoria’s firefighting union has hit out at the state government over the condition of Geelong City’s fire rescue fleet, with all dedicated vehicles out of commission. Replacements, up to 20 years old. A pump built in 07 B pump built in 10 Rescue built in 06 Ladder built in 04 Victoria’s firefighting union has hit […]
Ramadan Mubarak – To our Muslim UFU Members and Wider Muslim Community!
3rd Alarm yesterday evening in Tullamarine
Not good enough, Minister Symes. #springst #fire #firecrisisvictoria #tullamarine
International Womens Day
Members gathered to celebrate this important day where we all take time out to reflect on, respect and celebrate the important role our female firefighters and women all over do for community, families and so much more.
Home Fires Fury! Promised Clyde Station Missing When Needed!
A recent fire in Clyde North ripped through eight garages and one townhouse less than 400 metres from a proposed fire station that was promised to be fully operational last year, yet a sod has not be turned.
Supporting Breastfeeding Firefighters!
Following recognition of a gap in support for our breastfeeding firefighters, the UFU has been actively engaged in developing a policy and guide across Fire Rescue Victoria. In consultation with the Women’s Support Team, the policy and guidelines will use emerging research in the area of breastfeeding and firefighting, combined with the experience of our […]
Minimum Staffing Levels Under Attack!
Contrary to Freemans insistence that our minimum staffing levels aren’t under attack, the very staffing clauses that much of our EBA is built upon is at threat from his, and Minister Symes, actions. We can see their hidden agenda by looking into FRV’s and Minister Symes’ Fair Work Submissions. They are using a series of […]
Closing The Loopholes!
A successful campaign relies on an effective strategy. For a small union such as ours to effect change to federal law is no small feat. Our strategy relied upon: · having the expertise to recognise flaws in legislation prior to them being used against us · leveraging established relationships with other unions · proving our […]