Conference notes with concern the rise of far-right extremist groups and individuals who openly promote division and hatred within our communities. Lessons of the past must be learned and the FBU must...
Conference recognises the lack of movement nationally in the drive to tackle toxins in the workplace. Research internationally has shown that toxins are a link to many workplace cancers and in those...
Conference notes with pride that the 1st October 2018 represents the formal centenary of the Fire Brigades Union. Conference applauds every Member of the Fire Brigades Union in our 100 year history...
Conference notes with some concern that one of the least attended courses on our national education programme are the Fairness at Work and Equality courses. This has led to one of those courses being...
Conference recognises the vital, lifesaving role that Members in Emergency Fire Control give to the Fire and Rescue Service. This is highlighted at incidents such as the house fire in Warminster on 18...
Conference, to support the safe control of firefighting operations there needs to be a drive to stop the creation by Fire and Rescue Services around the UK of roles/ranks that sit outside any agreed...
Conference recognises that this Union has adopted social media as a tool for campaigning at a national level. Conference applauds a number of local FBU Brigade Committees that have adopted the use of...
Conference notes with concern the renewed vigour which the Trump administration has put to the illegal and racist blockade of Cuba. Conference further notes that in October 2016, the United Nations...
Conference is extremely concerned by the ongoing cuts to frontline fire provision across the UK. These cuts affect negatively both firefighter and public safety. Fire and Rescue Services are increasingly...
The impact of sexual harassment in the workplace can have a damaging effect on the recipient’s mental and physical health, often resulting in poor performance and attendance at work. The cost to an...
