Firefighters in the south west will meet today (Monday 20 January) to discuss proposed government attacks on pensions and the possibility of more strikes.
Fire Brigades Union general secretary, Matt Wrack, will travel to Swindon and Bath to talk to firefighters about their experiences and plans for the next stage in their campaign.
Wrack said: “Although there has been a break in industrial action to allow for more talks, firefighters across the country remain angry at proposals that could see them losing half their pensions for being unable to work until 60 years old.
“Contributions are scheduled to go up again this year — with further increases being proposed for 2015, meaning firefighters will soon pay £4,000 a year for their pensions.
“Firefighters in the south west were among those who helped keep the public safe during the devastating floods over the last month and their input into our campaign is vital to our ability to protect their pensions.”
Wrack will attend meetings in:
– Swindon (Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service) at 11.30am
– Bath (Avon Fire and Rescue Service) at 5.00pm
