UFUA Aviation Branch

The UFUA - Aviation Branch protects the industrial and WH&S interests of more than 770 aviation firefighters around the country.

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Aviation firefighters will halt their work stoppage on 15 April after an in principle deal was struck with Airservices.

https://t.co/SwiihiXtQL

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Aviation firefighters are planning to stop work for four hours across Australia's major airports in two weeks' time.

https://t.co/fL5vrh9W5F

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Aviation firefighters confirm strike action won’t go ahead over Easter |... https://t.co/l1sGakOH7m via @YouTube

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‘The Easter travel plans of Australians are set to hit turbulence after the union representing airport firefighters signalled it is preparing to walk out during the holiday period’

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Aviation firefighters are currently voting in a ballot as to whether they should proceed with industrial action, potentially on Good Friday.

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“When aviation firefighters are understaffed, their capacity to rescue passengers from burning aircraft is significantly reduced.”

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‘Airport firefighters are set to strike over the Australian Public Service Commission’s blanket public service pay deal’

https://t.co/mhkpkFBQO5

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International flights carrying 364 passengers at Gold Coast airport are at risk due to a shortage of aviation firefighters

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[Senator Tony Sheldon @TonySheldonNSW]

Great to visit the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service crew at Sydney Airport.

They do an essential job in responding to emergencies and keeping people safe.

[Senator Tony Sheldon @TonySheldonNSW]

Great to visit the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service crew at Sydney Airport.

They do an essential job in responding to emergencies and keeping people safe.

[UFUA Aviation Branch @UFUAviation]

The Federal Court of Australia has imposed a $70,000 civil penalty against Airservices for "serious" contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009.

https://t.co/mHmXSt5i1G

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Yet another example of why properly resourced aviation firefighters are so critical in protecting air traveller safety. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this incident.

https://t.co/AKGQqCSQVh

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Yet another example of the critical role that aviation firefighters play in protecting the safety of air travellers.

https://t.co/yedds07dkD

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“Airservices has been compelled to come to the table with an in-principle agreement that actually addresses the long staffing problems we face." - Wes Garrett - UFU Aviation Branch Secretary

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After reaching an in-principle agreement with Airservices Australia which will deliver the aviation firefighters we need to protect air travellers, the proposed work stoppage on 9 December at 27 Australian airports will be halted. #firefighterstrike #airservices

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"If Airservices and CASA won't stand up to protect the safety of air travellers, we will" - Wes Garrett UFUA Aviation Branch Secretary

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United Firefighters Union Australia (Aviation Branch) - https://t.co/2ZW5cAn2fN

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United Firefighters Union Australia (Aviation Branch) - https://t.co/yeLzuFAo3s

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United Firefighters Union Australia (Aviation Branch) - https://t.co/k2Dkro9R18

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United Firefighters Union Australia (Aviation Branch) - https://t.co/YVXdQ3AYsI