This morning the Court of Appeal handed down its decision on the NZPFU’s application for leave to appeal the Employment Court decision.
The Court of Appeal has determined not to grant the NZPFU the right to Appeal the Employment Court decision.
We are also investigating other legal avenues and will keep our member’s informed of any further legal action.
In unity,
Wattie Watson
National Secretary
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Members should be aware that District Manager Mackereth has unilaterally made the decision to remove the Hazmat Command Appliance from immediate response to confirmed structure fire incidents for incidents in Auckland City Central Fire District.
Members may be aware that the Local has raised a dispute around the way FENZ’s wants to transition Papakura Station to a Senior Station Officer Station. This proposal would directly impact 10 personnel and indirectly impact over 120.