Firefighters call national demonstration and rally on pensions and cuts 05 Sep, 2013 News The Fire Brigades Union has said it will hold a national demonstration and rally in Westminster on 16 October 2013. As...
Next steps in the campaign against attacks on pensions 04 Sep, 2013 News Following the landslide ‘Yes’ vote in the ballot of firefighters over strike action on pensions last week, the Fire...
Write to your MP on pensions 02 Sep, 2013 News Now that FBU members have voted 4:1 in favour of a national strike over attacks on pensions, all our efforts are focused...
Fellow firefighters mourn tragic death of Stephen Hunt during Manchester blaze 30 Aug, 2013 News The full ceremonial funeral of Manchester firefighter Stephen Hunt will take place at 11am on Tuesday 3 September at...
Firefighters vote to strike over government’s ‘unworkable’ pension scheme proposals 29 Aug, 2013 News Firefighters have voted to strike against the government’s ‘unworkable’ pension scheme proposals that could lead to...
Funeral service for Manchester firefighter Stephen Hunt next Tuesday 28 Aug, 2013 News Manchester firefighter Stephen Hunt tragically died on 13 July this year. His full ceremonial Fire Service funeral will...
Say ‘No!’ to Cleveland mutual proposals 28 Aug, 2013 News Chief Fire Officer Ian Hayton is planning to turn Cleveland Fire Brigade into a ‘mutual’. This is bad news for...
East Sussex appeal over High Court ruling on Marlie Farm deaths would prolong pain for bereaved, say firefighters 28 Aug, 2013 News In July the High Court ruled that East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were responsible for the health and safety of...
Labour shadow fire minister Chris Williamson condemns ‘reckless’ London fire cuts during visit to Downham station 27 Aug, 2013 News Firefighters today welcomed Labour shadow fire minister Chris Williamson to Downham Fire Station, which is scheduled for...
Success for West Midlands fire officers as Fire Brigades Union secures better terms 19 Aug, 2013 News The Fire Brigades Union has secured better terms for West Midlands fire officers as part of reforms to working practices...
