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Fire Up

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A fortnightly show presented by members of the PTEU (Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employess Union) looking at the issues affecting workers in the plumbing and pipe trades.  They take an irreverent approach to the current day issues, including, Health and Safety, workplace unionism, work-site conditions and the politics of employment.  The show is broadcast every second Thursday morning at 6:30 am, alternating with the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) program.  The PTEU are proud affilitates of 3CR Community Radio.

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www.3cr.org.au

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 24.02.2021

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers Union (Vic). The first for the year. Stacked with industry news.

Fire Up - Plumbers 09.12.2020

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers. The last program for the year. Happy Christmas from all.

Fire Up - Plumbers 25.11.2020

Fortnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union Victorian Division. The happy days post covid. EBA update, work news including picnic day and dates for closing for the year and opening after Christmas. 

Fire Up - Plumbers 11.11.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union (Vic) || Back in the studio and raring to go.

Fire Up Plumbers Show 28.10.2020

Fortnightly update from the PTEU Victoria Branch. Celebrating the reopening of Victoria with lots of site news and Matty's fishing report.

Fire Up - Plumbers 14.10.2020

The forthnightly update from the PTEU. 

Fire Up - Plumbers 30.09.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union (Vic) || EBA info II Membership fees II back to work after covid 

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 16.09.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union (Vic) || Getting back to work as the Lockdown eases || Work opportunities around the state || Check the Union website for updates 

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 02.09.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union (Vic). Lockdown ending soon || Update on Industry testing, contact tracing and cleaning procedures || Work opportunities around the state ||

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 19.08.2020

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers' Union. Andy Paris and Billy : Looking after apprentices ||  Update on worksite testing protocols.

Fire Up - Plumbers 05.08.2020

This week important Covid information information for members as Melbourne goes into stage 4 lock down and the rest of Victoria goes into stage 3.  The fellas will be back in a forthnight with more news  Check the Union website for updates. Delegates are on-call. r

Fire Up The Plumbers 22.07.2020

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers Union. News on the raffle, coppers on site and WorkSafe acting up, ebas and site meetings with info about covid, masks and the testing bus.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 24.06.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU Victorian Branch.  In this weeks programme the boys cover the response to the second wave COVID-19 - Employment practices during COVID-19 .  They follow it with looking after apprentices our future.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 10.06.2020

Earning your site allowance. Update on jobs around town. Looking after your entitlements like Superannuation 

Fire Up Plumbers Show 27.05.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union. Site news and updates on covid-19 precautions.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 13.05.2020

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers Union PTEU. Billy, Andy, and Paris still live during Covid-19.Winters here. Remember that companies need to supply their workers with a bluey or suitable replacement. Industry reports including a first hand report on a tour of the newest, highest building in Melbourne. Check out the website for pictures from job sites across Victoria sent in by members.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 29.04.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU Victoria. Andy, Paris, Johnny, Billy and Simon talk about how the industry is dealing with Covid-19 including notice of the Inco-Link bus coming to sites to do voluntary Covid testing to keep the industry safe.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 15.04.2020

Forthnightly programme from the PPTEU Plumbers Union. As the team continues to observe social distancing, Paris and Andy keep members up to date with industry info during Covid-19 crisis. Calendar, EBA's, jobs across Melbourne and regional Victoria, Staying safe at work, what to do if you're been stood down or made redundant. 

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 01.04.2020

Forthnightly programme from the PTEU Plumbers Union. Today the boys are observing social distancing while 3cr is on lock down by using digital tchnology and the help of wonderful Gab in the studio to bring you the Fire Up Show. Still here and still live. Up-to-date info during covid-19 crisis. Keeping the industry informed and healthy.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 18.03.2020

Fortnightly update from the PTEU. Covid - 19 information for the industry. Do not panic keep safe.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 04.03.2020

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers Union.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 19.02.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU. The boys start with the rain, the long weekend, some injuries and eba items being fought for before site reports.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 12.02.2020

Forthnightly update from the PTEU. Today the blokes chat about the following: Weather talkInclement weather agreementsGippsland reportLock down week endNextGen - some sad newsWage theft The Agreement

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 05.02.2020

Fortnightly catch up from the PPTEU. This week some sad news about recent deaths, including the memorial for BLF stalwart Mick Lewis, contractors hoping to get workers to use their annual leave, area reports, eba negoitations, upcoming meetings for your diary.

Fire Up - Plumbers Show 11.12.2019

The forthnightly show from the Plumber's Union the PTEU. This is the final show for the year. Andy, Paris, Simon, Billy and special guest Mark wrap a busy year up.

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