A ban on voluntary overtime among firefighters in England, Wales and Scotland held as part of the Fire Brigades Union’s ongoing dispute with government over attacks on pensions ended on Friday at noon.
At a meeting of the union’s executive council on Thursday, FBU officials agreed to seek further discussions with the government to ask whether any revised pension proposals were likely.
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “An overtime ban was observed solidly across all three nations, and I’d like to congratulate FBU members on another impressive display of strength and unity.
“This follows the fantastic solidarity and determination displayed during our three periods of strike over the last weekend in England and Wales.
“This dispute has now dragged on over three years, and all firefighters will now hope the government can finally let reason prevail and present new pensions plans that are affordable, workable and fair.
“But as the overtime ban and 12 periods of strike action show, firefighters remain as determined as ever to put the futures of their families — and our fire and rescue service — first.”
The union said that its executive would meet regularly over the next few weeks to assess developments and would take into consideration the views of members through reports from local officials.
The executive also discussed support for local officials working to address individual cases of victimisation of members as a result of the campaign.
