Firefighters far more likely to die from cancer and heart attacks than public 10 Jan, 2023 News Research commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) finds firefighters significantly more likely to die from cancer...
FBU slams "insulting" Tory MP comments on firefighters 06 Jan, 2023 News The FBU has hit back after a Tory MP commented on reports of firefighters being forced to foodbanks by saying “£32,244...
Strike ballot paper not arrived or unable to locate original ballot paper? Request a new one 06 Jan, 2023 News The union’s ballot for strike action ends on 30 January. Votes not received by 2pm on 30 January will not be counted...
FBU responds to government anti-strike laws announcement 05 Jan, 2023 News FBU general secretary Matt Wrack has responded to the government announcement that they will introduce minimum service...
New data reveals “hypocritical” fire bosses on six figure sums whilst firefighters forced to foodbanks 29 Dec, 2022 News Fire service bosses are being paid six figure sums as firefighters face ‘real terms’ pay cuts and ‘In Work’ poverty...
Over two thousand firefighters and control staff rally in Westminster 07 Dec, 2022 News On 6 December, over 2,000 firefighters and control staff from across the UK assembled in Westminster to protest low pay...
FBU strike ballot opens 05 Dec, 2022 News A strike ballot for firefighters and control staff opens today Monday 5th December. Firefighters and control staff are...
Merseyside firefighters start action short of strike 01 Dec, 2022 News Merseyside firefighters, control members and Green Book staff are commencing industrial action in the form of refusing...
Formal notice of strike ballot given after no increased pay offer 29 Nov, 2022 News Last week the FBU said it would formally issue notice of ballot if “a substantial pay increase that takes into account...
FBU statement on London Fire Brigade Independent Culture Review 26 Nov, 2022 News Gareth Cook, Fire Brigades Union regional organiser for London, said: The LFB report makes for difficult reading. The...
