Victoria’s firefighter’s union is turning up the heat on the Andrews Labor government to deliver a new pay deal ahead of the November state election.
The United Firefighters Union launched a new enterprise bargaining campaign on Thursday, demanding real wage increases amid cost of living pressures.
“At a time when professional firefighters’ roles are becoming increasingly complex, our firefighters don’t deserve a pay cut,” UFU Victorian Branch Secretary Peter Marshall said.
“Our wage claims are underpinned by academic research which takes into account rising inflation and the cost of living now and over the next three years.
“This will ensure that firefighters don’t go backwards in real terms.”…