The Latest Breaking News from The United Firefighters Union

The office move a union leader says would fix a 'powerful disconnect' in the ACT

Greg McConville reflects after more than a decade leading the firefighters' union.

The Canberra Times · Sep 8

VIC:Unmasked firefighter boss to fight corruption report

A firefighter union boss has been named as the person trying block a report looking into a government's negotiations with his union.

AAP · Jun 12

VIC:Firefighter boss named as corruption secrecy bid fails

A firefighter union boss has been named as the person trying block a report looking into a government's negotiations with his union.

AAP · Jun 12

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Leaked papers reveal 'high' safety risk at Canberra airport: union

Airport firefighters to go on strike; threat to school holiday travel.

The Canberra Times · Apr 2, 2024

Firies demand truck upgrades after repeated breakdowns

The United Firefighters Union has called on the Victorian government to upgrade fire trucks after two breakdowns during the state's latest major bushfire.

AAP · Feb 23, 2024

Firefighter union claims minister acted unlawfully

The United Firefighters Union claims Victoria's attorney-general coerced Fire Rescue Victoria not to take part in a fire registration board.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

Victorian Labor at odds with federal party on industrial relations bill

State treasurer Tim Pallas warns amendments will encourage unions to refuse to bargain as he seeks meeting with Tony Burke

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024

Toxic smoke fire truck put crews at risk: union

The United Firefighters Union has called for an immediate upgrade of Victoria's firefighting fleet after ageing equipment put crews at risk.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

ACT's long-planned $6.6m triple-0 call centre change reversed

A 'one ESA ComCen' project has been abandoned after seven years.

The Canberra Times · Jul 1, 2023