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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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Members of PTEU

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www.3cr.org.au

Latest episode

Oct 28, 2026

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Episodes

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.

Fire Up - Plumbers 27.11.2019

Fortnightly update from the PTEU Plumber's Union. Paris, Hairy, Johnny, Billy talk about 2019 a big year and no wind down yet. Pay slips need to be itemised. Christmas stop important for safety and recuperating for the next years hard yakka. Inclement clause, Picnick Day, EBA information.

Fire Up Plumbers 13.11.2019

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers from PTEU. This week Andy, Torch, Chopper/ Pelican Head, and Paris go through the important buisness of the shut down week end, someone got a winner, Rememberance Day, followed by a bit of industry news.

Fire Up Plumbers 30.10.2019

Forthnightly update from the PTEU plumbers Union (Vic). Paris and the boys outline the rotten nature of the Integrity Bill ready to squash Unions and workers' rights.

Fire Up Plumbers 16.10.2019

Forthnightly catch up with the PTEU boys on all things in the Plumbing industry. 

Fire Up Plumbers 02.10.2019

Forthnightly update from the PTEU. Andy and the boys give some Grand Final chatter, industrial news, RDO & new calendar info.

Fire Up 18.09.2019

Forthnightly catch up with the PTEU boys. This week they do some site news from the Deakin Uni job, South Eastern Suburbs, Ballarat, and NextGen reps meeting. They pass on the next Branch meeting dates and recall what happened when the International Plumbing Conference was in town last week. EBA info and some sound advice about insurance cover.

Fire Up - Episode 201909050630 04.09.2019

The forthnightly catch-up with the boys from the PTEU. They give a report on the John Cummins Awards Night, the combined Organisers meeting coming up, silica dust and new legislation around cutting on sites, and of course the upcoming Plumbers Conference.

Fire Up - Episode 201908290530 28.08.2019

The forthnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Union. Join Andy, Paris and Billy as they talk with Dave Neil (The Wiz) about what's going on in the Eastern parts of the industry, advice to workers to call the Union if they don't know who their Organiser is and some information about the NextGen part of the work force.

Fire Up Plumbers 14.08.2019

Forthnightly catch up with the guys from the PTEU plumbers Victorian Branch. Johnny gives some industry news from the West, Paris gives an update on the conbined Stewards Meeting held last Tuesday, Andy gives warnings about payslips and Appenticeship fees.

Fire Up - The Plumbers 24.07.2019

Forthnightly update from the PTEU plumbers union. Paris, Simon, Andy, Terry give down to earth discussion about what is going now in the local work sites. Must listen for tips about what is going on now and how your union is protecting your right to properly run sites.

Fire Up - Plumbers 10.07.2019

The forthnightly update from the Plumbers Union (PPTEU). 

Fire Up - The Plumbers 26.06.2019

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers Union (PPTEU). 

Fire Up - Plumbers 12.06.2019

The fortnightly catch up with the boys from the PPTEU Plumbers Union. Today's programme is all about Radiothon fundraising for 3cr. Blokes ring in and the guys chat. Fun had by all. Don't forget to donate.

Fire Up Plumbers 29.05.2019

Fortnightly update from the PTEU Plumbers Victorian Branch.

Fire Up Plumbers 15.05.2019

Forthnightly update from the boys from the Plumbers Union.

Fire Up Plumbers 01.05.2019

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers Union (PPTEU). News, views, and some laughs.

Fire Up Plumbers 17.04.2019

Forthnightly update from the Plumbers Union. Industry news and general chat from the guys.

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