1. RFU – Part of the Solution Why Join the RFU?

2. RFU – Part of the Solution There is no such person as an ‘Invincible Firefighter’ Everyone should have some form of representation

3. RFU – Part of the Solution 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 - History

4. RFU – Part of the Solution Additional Benefits RFU PlusRFU Plus – 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.

5. RFU – Part of the Solution 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£5,000Lump Sum Death of dependant child £5,000Lump Sum On-Call – Accidental Injury, Illness and Death Insurance £175 per weekfor 52 weeks £15,000Lump Sum £30,000Lump Sum £5,000Lump Sum All for only £2.52 per month

6. RFU – Part of the Solution Assistant General Secretary National General Secretary Executive Officers National Executive Committee (NEC) Local FRS Committees Presidential Team National RFU Structure

7. RFU – Part of the Solution Chair Secretary Committee Members H&S Rep NEC Rep Local RFU Structure

8. RFU – Part of the Solution What 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.

9. RFU – Part of the Solution 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 matters inc. Employment Law and Mediation Representation on ALL local issues Representation on ALL national issues. What do you get for 29p a day?

10. RFU – Part of the Solution Look what happens to Retained personnel when the RFU is not 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 - Join the RFU

11. RFU – Part of the Solution The RFU will notmake judgement on members who are accused of harassment and bullying – representation is guaranteed The RFU will not make judgement on members who are accused of harassment and bullying – representation is guaranteed

12. RFU – Part of the Solution RFU members are not liable for legal costs incurred by the union when providing representation

13. RFU – Part of the Solution The RFU will represent members who have an accident whilst driving through a red light

14. RFU – Part of the Solution Don’t leave it too late to join. Remember, you must be a member to obtain the benefits