UFUA Survey Extension

Short extension to the survey if you have not done it yet look in your inbox there is another link. Australia’s Aviation Rescue Firefighters – A Better Way We recently contacted you about a survey, but haven’t received your responses. We’d really appreciate your participation. The survey will be closed at midnight on Friday 27 …

Member Update

Members please ensure that you have received and completed your survey into Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination in Airservices. We requested Airservices to consult with us regarding the Terms of Reference for the Elizabeth Broderick Review and they refused to discuss the TOR’s with us and told us to take it to FWA if we didn’t …

UFUA Aviation Branch – Member Survey

Dear Current and Former Members/Aviation & Rescue Firefighters, I am writing to give you the heads-up regarding a survey the Union is facilitating on your behalf into workplace bullying, harassment, discrimination and culture at your workplace. The Survey will be designed, conducted, assessed and reported on independent to the Elected Officers of the UFUA. Our …

‘The Australian’ News Article

Regional airports ill-equipped to handle disaster Firefighters work on a burning aircraft at an airport in Russia. Picture: AFP • ROBYN IRONSIDE AVIATION WRITER @ironsider • 12:00AM AUGUST 5, 2019 • 3 COMMENTS Firefighters based at Australian airports say a lack of fire trucks, the removal of power saws and training restrictions on tall ladders …

Post Election Report

BRANCH ELECTIONS The Aviation Branch has received a post-election report from the AEC regarding the recent Branch election. The AEC has raised an issue with the National United Firefighters Union of Australia Rule 27(11) UFUA Rule 27 (11) is as follows: (11) The Branch Returning Officer shall as soon as practicable after the time on …

Election Notice for 2018 Branch Elections

The triennial elections for the Aviation Branch are due with nominations for office opening today. Go to the link below to read the election notice and access the nomination that has to be completed if you are interested in nominating for one of the offices detailed in the election notice.