“Shameful” Surrey fire cuts will hurt elderly and disabled 18 Apr, 2019 News Surrey County Council has been accused of “discrimination”, as proposed cuts to fire and rescue service will hit elderly...
Firefighters reject employers’ pay proposal 11 Apr, 2019 News Firefighters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to enter into open-ended contracts. 58% of FBU members voted in the...
Polls close in FBU pay consultation ballot 08 Apr, 2019 News After three weeks of voting, the Fire Brigade Union’s (FBU) pay consultation closed at noon today, 8 th April. The FBU...
High Court rules additional payments for firefighters are pensionable 01 Apr, 2019 News The High Court has ruled that firefighters are entitled to increased pensions if they earn additional allowances for...
Union leader condemns March to Leave 29 Mar, 2019 News Commenting on today's March to Leave assembly outside Parliament, Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said:: "The UK is...
Union marks 30th anniversary of Peterborough firefighter death 21 Mar, 2019 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) today unveiled a memorial plaque marking the 30 th anniversary of the death of local...
Firefighters slam “incomprehensible” further cuts to the fire service 12 Mar, 2019 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has branded proposed further cuts to Surrey fire and rescue service as “incomprehensible”...
Union urges firefighters to reject unrestricted contract 06 Mar, 2019 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has recommended that firefighters reject an offer to expand their role without any...
Union secures pay parity for on-call Scottish firefighters 28 Feb, 2019 News Retained firefighters in Scotland, also known as “on-call” firefighters, will be paid the same as their whole-time...
Firefighters’ campaign halts cuts to fire service in Tyne and Wear 20 Feb, 2019 News Firefighters cautiously welcome the decision by Tyne and Wear Fire Authority to postpone the worst of proposed cuts to...
