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‘Scrap The Tax’. This unfair tax is just a cash grab by the Allan Government.

Today Career Firefighters, Volunteers, Farmers and the Community joined together to say ‘Scrap The Tax’. This unfair tax is just a cash grab by the Allan Government. This new tax will be funding existing services that your taxes already pay for. The Government must put in place a moratorium and initiate a Public Inquiry into […]

Spreading the Message – “Firefighter foam is a serious health risk to firefighters”

Mick Tisbury and Dave Hamilton from @vicufu came to speak with FBU health and safety reps, sharing their knowledge and experience on campaigning for blood testing and regulations on forever chemicals in firefighting foam. Mick and Dave have achieved remarkable success, securing presumptive legislation that provides firefighters with recognition and compensation for work-related diseases. The […]

JACINTA ALLAN’S GUILTY PARTIES SELLS OUT VICTORIANS & FIRE SERVICES

Despite weeks of protest from farmers, volunteer firefighters, and professional firefighters, the Allan Government — backed by the Greens, Legalise Cannabis and Animal Justice Party — has passed a $5 billion Fire Services Levy hike. All three groups stood together to fight this unfair tax. Now they’ve been betrayed. This is nothing more than a […]

Happy Mothers Day!

oday we honour all the incredible mothers who balance the demands of family and being in the fire service. Your strength, courage, and commitment inspire us every day — on the frontlines and in the support roles, at home, and amongst of our union movement too. From UFU Victorian Branch, thank you for all that […]

Say no to the new tax and fire services cuts!

UFU Mildura Delegate Luke Alexander joined local MP Jade Benham on her podcast this week, where he spoke about the massive hike in the proposed Victorian Emergency Services Levy — amongst other key issues facing firefighters and our communities. Click play below to hear a few powerful moments from the interview.To hear the full episode, […]

ALS Awareness Month

Did you know that military veterans and #firefighters are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS? This #ALSAwarenessMonth, we’re raising awareness and supporting research to help find answers – and a cure. Explore the Muscular Dystrophy Association‘s network of Care Centers, which offer specialized support for those living with ALS http://www.mda.org/filltheboot/iaff/als-resources

The UFU acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, and we pay our respect to their Elders, past and present.

The UFU supports the call of First Nations peoples for a Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in the Constitution.

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