The fight against the government’s attacks on pensions and retirement age is at a critical stage.
Fire Brigades Union officials across the country have reported that firefighters are keen to campaign in other ways on non-strike days to maximise pressure on the government.
As a result, the FBU’s executive council — which is made up or representatives from across the UK — has decided to hold a vote of members over other forms of action.
This vote will supplement but not replace the current strike ballot, and the FBU is urging members to take part in the ballot and vote ‘Yes’ to provide additional tools for firefighters to use to defend their pensions.
Ballot forms will be issued shortly. You can read more about the issue in the FBU’s most recent circular for members 2013HOC0605MW.
