Here's a report back from today's meeting.
Also, attached is the list of grievances which was presented to, &
discussed with, Mr. Wright.
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A small delegation of concerned volunteers from Region 1, 5 and 6
visited Minister Wright this afternoon.
Our visit was at his request to allow him to ask first hand of
volunteers about how funding shortfalls are affecting firefighters.
Whilst the meeting was not sanctioned by the VA we believe that any
and all assistance that members can give to the VA is imperative to
improve their position and ultimately serve us better.
We were pleased with the hearing that we were given and affirmed our
full support for the Volunteer Association.
It is now up to the VA to press the Minister for a commitment to
improve funding and we will be ready to provide any assistance that
they ask for to support their campaign as are the majority of
volunteers that we talk to.
It is important that every CFS member understands the funding
crisis is real and stands up now to support this campaign. If
you dont think that the CFS is having a funding crisis, read
the Fact sheet or the survey sent to MPs and see if any of the
headings have been or are a frustration to you.
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While the aforementioned nameless volunteers have been acting on their own
initiative, you can see that they are fully in line with the CFSVA position.
Naturally, actual $$ could only be discussed today in general terms.
That is for the Minister, Wendy & Euan to talk tin tacks. Pretty obvious
though that it will take tens of millions to fix.
Anyway, tomorrow Wendy goes in to bat, at the Minister's invitation.
Whatever happens from here will depend upon that meeting.
This info is for the broadest possible distribution.
regards