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NORTHERN BRANCH SECRETARY ELECTION RESULT

Congratulations to David Phillips who has been elected the Northern Branch Secretary.


FITNESS PASSPORT WEBINAR: Enhancing Musculoskeletal Health Through Exercise

NZPFU members have been invited to a free webinar organised by Fitness Passport.


PROPOSED TINKERING OF ACC DOESN’T HELP FIREFIGHTERS WITH OCCUPATIONAL CANCER

Today MBIE has released a shameful discussion document proposing only to add firefighting in relation to bladder cancer and mesothelioma into the Schedule 2 Occupational Diseases of the Accident Compensation Act 2001.  Mesothelioma and bladder cancer are already listed in the schedule.


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NZPFU DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT FENZ’S INTENTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The NZPFU National Committee has been seeking guarantees from FENZ that it does not have any intention to reduce the scope or change the method of emergency responses currently undertaken, and is not attempting to change the structure in which firefighters are recruited and deployed.


Unions to hold nationwide day of action in opposition to Govt’s anti-worker agenda

Off-duty NZPFU members, or those that use their designated breaks, are encouraged to join the action being held in 12 centres. Please wear NZPFU t-shirts or merchandise (not FENZ uniform) and proudly fly the NZPFU flags.


PETITION TO SUPPORT AMBULANCE FUNDING

First Union Ambulance Officer members are seeking your support for their campaign for the Government to fully fund ambulance services.


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The NZPFU is a key partner with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Through reducing the likelihood of unwanted fires, reducing consequences from emergencies and helping build resilient communities we contribute to a safer environment for New Zealanders.

Our members serve their communities to protect and preserve life, property and the environment. NZPFU representatives are based on all career fire stations. There are also 19 Union Locals in the major metropolitan and principal centres where career firefighters are employed. 

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