Revealed: firefighters face £15,000 gap in maternity pay 14 Sep, 2023 News New research shows £15,000 gap in maternity pay between best and worst fire services Toxic fire contaminants putting...
New TUC President Matt Wrack issues call for a “determined, mobilised trade union movement” 13 Sep, 2023 News Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, elected as TUC President Election comes as TUC endorses strategy of...
TUC backs campaign of non-compliance with new anti-strike laws 11 Sep, 2023 News The Trade Union Congress (TUC), which brings together 5.5 million workers in 48 trade unions across the UK economy, has...
Scottish firefighters participate in “ground-breaking” health trials 11 Sep, 2023 News Hundreds of firefighters to be tested for cancer and other health issues in Scotland as part of a UK-wide firefighter...
Northamptonshire firefighters pass vote of no confidence in PFCC Stephen Mold 04 Sep, 2023 News Today, members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) Northamptonshire Brigade have unanimously passed a vote of no confidence...
FBU launches legal challenge over Bibby Stockholm barge 27 Aug, 2023 News The Fire Brigades Union has now launched a legal challenge over the Bibby Stockholm. In a Pre-Action Protocol letter...
Fire Brigades Union gives deadline to Merseyside fire chief: get round the table or face industrial action 25 Aug, 2023 News Fire Brigades Union gives Merseyside fire employers a 20-day window to engage in talks before naming dates for...
Scottish firefighters hold rally against cuts 24 Aug, 2023 News On Thursday 24th August, the Fire Brigades Union brought together firefighters from across Scotland for a mass rally in...
Merseyside fire control staff vote to strike as firefighters vote for continued industrial action 21 Aug, 2023 News Merseyside fire control members vote overwhelmingly for strike action, with 100% voting Yes on a 92% turnout Merseyside...
“Dangerous” Breathing Apparatus policy in doubt as Health and Safety Executive investigates 16 Aug, 2023 News New Breathing Apparatus policy puts lives in danger, says FBU Health and Safety Executive agrees to investigate after...