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Why Join the RFU?Why Join the RFU?

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There is no such person as an There is no such person as an ‘Invincible Firefighter’‘Invincible Firefighter’

EveryoneEveryone should have some should have some form of representationform of representation

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• Founded in 1976

• No-Strike constitution

• Independent Trade Union

• No political affiliation (subscription fees are spent on supporting our members)

• Representation on all National groups

• No conflict of interest.

RFU - HistoryRFU - History

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Additional BenefitsAdditional Benefits

• RFU RFU PlusPlus – special discounts on domestic services/products (visit www.rfuplus.co.uk)

• FREE Accidental Death InsuranceFREE Accidental Death Insurance - £20,000 (on or off-duty anywhere in the world)

• Legal adviceLegal advice and support for your primary occupation.

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Examples of cover provided (see leaflet for further details)

• Temporary Total Disablement

• Permanent Total Disablement

• Death of Policyholder

• Death of a Policyholder benefit for Lump Sum dependant children

• Death of Spouse/cohabiting partner £5,000 Lump Sum

• Death of dependant child £5,000 Lump Sum

On-CallOn-Call – – Accidental Injury, Illness and Death Accidental Injury, Illness and Death InsuranceInsurance

£175 per week for 52 weeks

£15,000 Lump Sum

£30,000 Lump Sum

£5,000 Lump Sum

All for only £2.52 per monthAll for only £2.52 per month

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Assistant General SecretaryAssistant General Secretary

National General SecretaryNational General Secretary

Executive OfficersExecutive Officers

National Executive Committee (NEC)National Executive Committee (NEC)

Local FRS CommitteesLocal FRS Committees

Presidential TeamPresidential Team

National RFU StructureNational RFU Structure

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ChairChair

SecretarySecretary

Committee MembersCommittee Members

H&S RepH&S Rep

NEC RepNEC Rep

Local RFU StructureLocal RFU Structure

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What we do locallyWhat we do locally

• Regular meetings with Senior ManagementRegular meetings with Senior Management

• Part of the Consultation ProcessPart of the Consultation Process

• Part of the Negotiation MachineryPart of the Negotiation Machinery

• Representation at local H&S Committee MeetingsRepresentation at local H&S Committee Meetings.

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• Legal Representation on Fire Service matters for example;

• Disciplinary matters - Grievances• Medical Appeals - Ill Health

Retirements• Injury on duty - Pensions

• Advice & Support for non-Fire Service mattersinc. Employment Law and Mediation

• Representation on ALL local issues

• Representation on ALL national issues.

What do you get for 29p a day?What do you get for 29p a day?

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Look what happens to Retained personnel when the Look what happens to Retained personnel when the RFU RFU is notis not involved in national/local negotiations involved in national/local negotiations

• RDS receive only 25% of the CPD paymentRDS receive only 25% of the CPD payment

• RDS receive only 25% of the ARA paymentRDS receive only 25% of the ARA payment

• Retained Station Officers are demoted to Watch ManagersRetained Station Officers are demoted to Watch Managers

• Watch Manager ‘B’ roles are downsized to ‘A’Watch Manager ‘B’ roles are downsized to ‘A’

• Bounty payments are scrappedBounty payments are scrapped

• Turnout fees are reduced

• Retained stations close

If you want to help change this trend - If you want to help change this trend - Join the Join the RFURFU

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The RFU The RFU will notwill not make judgement onmake judgement on members who are accused of members who are accused of

harassment and bullyingharassment and bullying – representation is – representation is guaranteedguaranteed

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RFU members RFU members are notare not liable for legal liable for legal costs incurred by the union when costs incurred by the union when

providing representationproviding representation

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The RFU The RFU willwill represent members represent members who have an accident whilst driving who have an accident whilst driving

through a red lightthrough a red light

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Don’t leave it too late to join.Don’t leave it too late to join.

Remember, you Remember, you mustmust be a be a member member

to obtain the benefitsto obtain the benefits