Introduction
Welcome to the United Firefighters Union of Australia, Tasmania Branch page.
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 UFUA members 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 Tasmania Branch has around 400 members, with over 99% of Tasmanian Firefighters standing together as UFUA members. The Tasmania Branch was formed in 1943 and has a proud history of supporting members to take action and win safer workplaces with fairer conditions. With support from the UFUA, Tasmania was the first state to have presumptive cancer legislation passed, recognising the elevated risk on cancer faced by Firefighters due to their occupation.
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 TAS Branch Latest News Posts
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 …
UFU Tas Industrial Action
The Firefighting Industry Agreement expired in June 2021 and negotiations have not significantly progressed. Tasmanian Firefighters are the lowest paid in Australia. While bills are …
Superannuation in TFS
Introduction In 2006, TFS reduced superannuation payments for new employees to the minimum superannuation guarantee level, which at the time of writing is now 10%. …
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 …
