Introduction to the RFU

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Welcome
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Welcome
Welcome to HFRS RDS a proud tradition and
respected service
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Why join a union?
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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

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Why join a union?
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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

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History
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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

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Experience
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Welcome Why join a union? History Experience

• Past experience
• IRMP
• The blurring of definitions - WDS/RDS

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Our methods
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• 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

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Our methods
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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.
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A political
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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.
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Recognition National Local
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The National Employers announced in February 2005
that the RFU was to be granted National
Recognition Rights (for consultation).
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Local
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Whats in it for you?
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• 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!

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The End?
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methods A political Recognition National
Local Whats in it for you? The End?
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