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So you now want to join the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance?

This notice and form is for you!

As previously notified, from 3 June 2024 FENZ will pay the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance premiums direct for NZPFU members whose substantive positions are covered by the collective employment agreement.


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2024 BARGAINING UPDATE

The NZPFU has initiated bargaining in accordance with the requirements of the Employment Relations Act 2020. The current collective agreement expires 30 June 2024 but remains in force.


CURRENT NZPFU PROTECT INCOME PROTECTION INSURANCE MEMBERS MUST SIGN NEW AUTHORISATION FORM

FENZ has agreed to pay the $50 a week premium for the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance direct to Protect on a bulk bulling arrangement from 3 June 2024.


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NZPFU INCOME PROTECTION PREMIUMS TO BE PAID DIRECT BY FENZ TO THE INSURER

The NZPFU is thrilled to be able to finally announce that from June 2024 FENZ will be paying the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance premiums direct.


NZPFU SUPPORTS NURSES SAFE STAFFING RALLIES

The ratio of nurses, midwives, health care assistants is at crisis levels. 

The NZPFU urges members to support the NZNO. 


CRR AND RR ADVISORS CAN NOW JOIN FIRESUPER

FENZ has finally agreed to update the list of positions able to access FireSuper membership to now include the CRR and RR Advisors/Senior Advisor positions.


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Welcome to Te Kāhui Kaipatuahi o Aotearoa, the NZ Professional Firefighters' Union.

The NZPFU is a key partner with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Through reducing the likelihood of unwanted fires, reducing consequences from emergencies and helping build resilient communities we contribute to a safer environment for New Zealanders.

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. 

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