Flexible Working

Members working in the Fire Service repeatedly state that they enjoy the 2.2.4 shift system which they find family friendly. However, they do feel that some flexibility may be required at some stages of their children's lives. According to the Department of Trade and Industry, the Government is committed to helping working parents and as such all have a right to apply to work flexibly and their Employers have a statutory duty to consider those requests seriously. This Conference calls upon the Executive Council to provide guidance to Brigade Officials to better enable them to assist all members when they make such applications and in any subsequent appeals where appropriate.