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Introduction to the RFU

Welcome. Introduction to the RFU. Welcome. Welcome to HFRS RDS a proud tradition and respected service. HRFU. Why join a union?. Introduction to the RFU. Welcome Why join a union?. First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out.

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Introduction to the RFU

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  1. Welcome Introduction to the RFU Welcome Welcome to HFRS RDS a proud tradition and respected service HRFU

  2. Why join a union? Introduction to the RFU Welcome Why join a union? • First they came for the Communists but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. • Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. • Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me. • Martin Niemoeller HRFU

  3. Why join a union? Introduction to the RFU Welcome Why join a union? • An insurance policy • Someone to look out for you and only for you in the global development of HFRS • An independent representative • To keep you informed HRFU

  4. History Introduction to the RFU Welcome Why join a union? History • The Retained Firefighters Union (RFU) was formed in 1976 • In both national and local branches we are run by current and retired retained Firefighters • We are non striking • We are a political HRFU

  5. Experience Introduction to the RFU Welcome Why join a union? History Experience • Past experience • IRMP • The blurring of definitions - WDS/RDS HRFU

  6. Our methods Introduction to the RFU • Our methods include: • Consultation • The media • The strength of feeling from our friends and neighbours in the community. • Keeping you informed • Being respected • But most importantly - Non striking Welcome Why join a union? History Experience Our methods HRFU

  7. Our methods Introduction to the RFU We also believe that the partnership approach is likely to lead to longer-lasting agreements and stability. The power of argument is more powerful in the longer run than the argument of power. Welcome Why join a union? History Experience Our methods HRFU

  8. A political Introduction to the RFU The RFU are an independent trade union under the Trade Union & Labour Relations Act 1974 (see copy of certificate here). We have no political affiliation and therefore all monies from union subscription are ploughed back into maintaining a first class service which protects our members 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year thus providing excellent value for money. Welcome Why join a union? History Experience Our methods A political HRFU

  9. Recognition – National & Local Introduction to the RFU The National Employers announced in February 2005 that the RFU was to be granted National Recognition Rights (for consultation). Welcome Why join a union? History Experience Our methods A political Recognition – National & Local HRFU

  10. What’s in it for you? Introduction to the RFU • So what do you get for your money? • Website (hrfu.org.uk) • Newsletter • Independent help with any questions • Backing of the RFU • And soon, a great new offer! Welcome Why join a union? History Experience Our methods A political Recognition – National & Local What’s in it for you? HRFU

  11. The End? Introduction to the RFU Welcome Why join a union? History Experience Our methods A political Recognition – National & Local What’s in it for you? The End? HRFU

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