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flag Unions and FENZ enter mediation over proposed cuts to 140 non-firefighting jobs, citing safety and legal concerns.

flag The Public Service Association and New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union are in mediation with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) over proposed job cuts, following a legal challenge. flag The Employment Relations Authority mandated the session after unions argued FENZ rushed the process, providing a 265-page document with only a two-week feedback window after an embargoed version. flag The unions say the plan to cut over 140 non-firefighting roles—more than 10%—undermines safety and breaches collective agreements. flag They urge the government to halt the cuts and increase funding, emphasizing that frontline worker consultation is vital. flag Mediation, led by MBIE, aims to resolve the dispute before FENZ’s 17 December decision deadline.

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