Collective agreements with other trade unions and associations

Conference notes the many introductions of duty systems that fall outside of the nationally agreed Grey Book. It is with deep concern that some Fire and Rescue Authorities are seeking collective agreements with other Trade Unions or associations at a local level to continue or introduce these duty systems, which on most occasions these other Trade Unions or associations do not represent employees of that specific workforce.

Therefore, Conference instructs all Brigade Officials where their respective services are seeking collective agreements with other Trade Unions or associations to write to their respective governances informing them that the FBU, and only the FBU have collective bargaining rights for Grey Book employees.