The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) which represents more than 350,000 Canadian and American firefighters has sent the attached letter of solidarity and support to NZPFU members.
The remediation notices resulting from FENZ’s failure to accurately calculate leave payments over many years are now being sent out to
members.
Members are advised it is not in your interests to sign a form consenting FENZ to deduct any monies they say you owe from the
remediation payment.
NZPFU members yet to complete the Whanaungatanga Survey need to get onto it pronto!
The survey was to close today but due to various demands on FENZ personnel it has been extended to 8 May 2026.
April 28th is Workers' Memorial Day where we remember and honour workers killed, injured, or suffering with illness as a result of their work or workplaces.
The Corrections Association of New Zealand (CANZ) has expressed strong support for NZPFU members in efforts to secure a settlement that “recognises the skill, commitment and sacrifice” our members make.
FENZ has started to issue new appointment letters that attempt to coerce our members to sign individual employment agreements.
The letters refer to the collective employment terms and conditions of employment on matters not covered by the letter, but the letter then
erodes the protections our members have under the collective employment agreement.
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.
