Legislation to recognise firefighter cancers as occupational diseases tabled in federal parliament A Senate Standing Committee will inquire into a Bill which proposes presumptive legislation to recognise seven cancers as occupational disease for firefighters. Today, the Senate referred the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Fair Protection for Firefighters) Bill 2011 for inquiry and report. Scientific …
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Following the Queensland floods, the UFU has established a dedicated welfare fund for our UFU Qld Members. Donations will go into the fund and be paid directly out to Members experiencing financial hardship. Download the National Bulletin No 2.
ollowing the Queensland floods, the UFU has established a dedicated welfare fund for our UFU Qld Members. Donations will go into the fund and be paid directly out to Members experiencing financial hardship. Download the National Bulletin.
Unions welcome appointment of Simon Crean as new Workplace Relations Minister: click to read (or right-click/Cmd-click to save to your computer: PDF download).
The Red Knights MC is an international social organisation for active and retired firefighters and their families with almost 9000 members in 10 countries. They would love to start a Chapter in Australia so click here to learn all about them.
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From: campaigns@rightsatwork.com.au Sent: Monday, 9 February 2009 5:34 PM To: UFU AV Subject: Union Bushfire Emergency Response The Australian Council of Trade Unions has today expressed its sadness and condolences at the tragic loss of more than 100 lives in the bushfires that swept Victoria over the weekend. Unions have pledged at least $250,000 and are …
This address will take you to the Retired Professional Firefighters Cancer Fund inc. The site provides a wealth of information for members and is published here in support of this worthwhile cause.
Most members are aware of the discussion paper regarding the ARFFS in Australia. The UFU response is presented here for your perusal. Our expectations are that we will be involved further in discussions as this issue is progressed. Click to read (or right-click/Cmd-click to save to your computer: PDF download).