Dear Rep,

Time limited offer

At a meeting of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) Surrey Executive Committee (EC) last week [Wednesday 29^th Sept  a Temporary suspension of re-joining fee to individuals applying to re-join the FBU was agreed.

 

Therefore:

Any individuals that wish to rejoin the FBU will need to follow the usual procedure, which includes having their branch find in favour of their application prior to being forwarded to the Surrey FBU EC via the Membership Secretary. 

To avoid re-joining fees, the EC will need to have received these applications by 6th December 2010 at the very latest. 

Any applications received after this date will be subject of the normal rules that will incur re-joining fees. 

To ensure all applications can be made in the timescale, we recommend that all branches hold their AGM's in November to allow any applications to be forwarded from those meetings to Nigel Burchell Brigade Membership Secretary (details below) by December 6th. 

Any members that are at a branch without Station Reps, should forward their applications direct to Nigel Burchell. Those workplace branches also need to get Station Reps elected as soon as possible. 

The Surrey Integrated Risk Management PlanA (also called Public Safety Plan) will be out for consultation at the end of November and most of you will have heard by now that it will propose massive reductions across the service.

Clearly we are in challenging times and facing huge detrimental cuts that will affect all sections of our membership.

There has never been a more important time to be united as one. 

If your branch has non members please make them aware of this (very) temporary arrangement ASAP. 

1. Retired and Out of Trade Member

 What if I retire ? Can I still be part of the FBU

Out of Trade Members £25 for 5 years membership

Download a membership application form

2. New Members

Can I join the Union ? Approval by Branch is required.

3. Transferred in from another Brigade, What should I do ? ( link )

New to Surrey F B U

If you are an existing member of the FBU in the Brigade you have transferred from and you wish to continue with your FBU membership you must contact

Nigel Burchell ( Brigade Membership Secretary on 07711 583449 e-mail nigelburchell@btinternet.com or nigel.burchell@fbu.org.uk )

so the necessary documents can be transferred and contributions continue.

Failure to this will result in a payback of arrears or possible re-entry fee payment.

4. AIF What is this Accident and Injury Fund

I’m a member of ?

How to check !

Pay slip amount

Accident and Injury Fund

Ordinary Members who suffer an injury on or off-duty, or bereavement, may be eligible for benefits under the Union’s Accident and Injury Fund.

The Fund is financed by members contributions.

The Union in recent years has handled in excess of £600,000 annually in claims by FBU members.

For more information on how to submit a claim, and for help in filling it in, contact your local official.

You should find a claim form at most fire and rescue service places of work.

Alternatively, download the claim form in PDF format.

Rule 30 : ACCIDENT INJURY AND DEATH BENEFIT FUND

5. 25 years service in the FBU is required for qualifying for a 25 year badge and Gift ( Tankard at present )

Issued by Membership Secratary to Branch reps to present at branch meetings

6. What contributions do I pay ( this was on a link but the rates are as follows,

Whole Time £22.75, Political £0.69p, Accident Injury and Death Fund £3.29 Total £26.73

RDS £7.50 £0.69p £3.29 Total £11.48

Job Share £11.38 £0.69p £3.29 Total £15.36

7. What if I move home address,

Download and Fill in form ( on Website ) send to or contact BMS Nigel Burchell 07711 583449.