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NSW firefighters go on strike #NSWfireStrike @NSWFIREMEDIA

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Darin Sullivan in Main

THE state government has been hit by more industrial action – this time by firefighters who have put work bans in place this morning.

After Tuesday’s bus strike, firefighters have decided to put a ban on relieving firefighters going to help crews and on paperwork being done, starting from 8am today.

The matter will go to the Industrial Relations Commission at noon.

The Fire Brigade Employees Union State Secretary Jim Casey said the department had failed to implement an agreement to allow injured firefighters to drive logistic support vehicles, rather than simply be paid out.

 

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via dailytelegraph.com.au

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Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.

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