Introduction

Welcome to the United Firefighters Union of Australia, Australian Capital Territory Branch News home page. Here you find news related to the National Agenda emanating from the ACT Branch. All UFUA local branches form an integral part of the makeup of the UFUA. A vital link in the chain providing the best possible support for all Firefighters and our member base across Australia.

The UFUA now represents more than 13,000 firefighters across Australia in continued campaigns to achieve improved working conditions for the men and women who confront dangerous and often life-threatening situations in their daily work.

The Importance Of Unions

If I were a factory employee, a labourer on the railroad, or a wage earner of any sort, I would undoubtedly join the union of my trade.

If I were opposed to the policy of the union, I would join for no other reason than to help rectify that mistake.

If I took exception to a dishonest leader, I would join the union to help remove him.

In short, I believe in the union, and I believe that all men who benefit by the union, are morally bound to help to the extent of their power in the common interest advanced by the union.

Unions, whilst they consist of members, do not belong to the members, but rather, they hold in trust, something for those in the future.

United States President
Theodore Roosevelt
1901-1909

UFUA ACT Branch Latest News Posts

UFU ACT’s Submission to the ‘EV Vehicle Adoption in the ACT’ inquiry

UFU ACT Branch has made a submission to the ‘EV Vehicle Adoption in the ACT’ Legislative Assembly Inquiry. The submission raises issues for both Fire …

Rule Changes to facilitate UFU Queensland Branch elections

Members’ attention is drawn to the following information concerning changes to the UFUA rules sought by Queensland Branch Administrator Gavin Marshall. These changes are intended …

UFUA National Financials Report

This 2021 UFUA Financials Report has been published on this site – To read the full announcement click on the following link  Nat Bulletin #001 UFUA …

UFUA NATIONAL POLICY ON COVID19 VACCINATIONS

Nat Bulletin #005 UFUA NATIONAL POLICY ON COVID19 VACCINATIONS

UFUA Latest News

UFUA BULLETIN #021

International Firefighters Day push for greater cancer protection for firefighters. With a link to today’s media release as well as a summary of new cancer …

UFUA BULLETIN #020

Call for nominations for National Work Health and Safety Coordinator. Branch Secretaries have been asked by the National Executive to provided nominations to fill the …

UFUA BULLETIN #019

The Tasmanian Government announced last week that it would follow the lead set by the Commonwealth and ACT in November last year, by adding 8 …

Tasmania Becomes the First State to Extend Cancer Protection for Professional Firefighters

The UFUA has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s historic decision to expand cancer protection for professional firefighters. To read the media release issued in recognition of …