Lobbying

Plans to close Leicester Central fire station have been branded the ‘most dangerous’ of all the cuts proposals facing Leicestershire Fire and Rescue. The station responds to over 1500 calls a year in a growing city with a population of over 300,000. Watch Leicestershire FBU chair Graham Vaux explain...

What “After Corbyn’s Victory, build the fight against Austerity” Where Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London, SW1H 9NH UK. When 1.30 – 4:30pm, Saturday 21 November 2015 The Trade Union Coordinating Group, which represents nine national trade unions including the FBU, have announced a major...

Extraordinary cuts could see 11 fire engines decommissioned and two fire stations close, with the only replacement for services being Tactical Response Vehicles – which carry less equipment and fewer firefighters. Oppose plans in Leicestershire to send what is nothing more than a ‘car with a jet...

What Lobby Parliament to protest the Trade Union Bill Where Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JY When Monday 2 November 2015 – 11:30 onwards The general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, Matt Wrack, has called for firefighters to join thousands of other trade union activists to protest...

The Fire Brigades Union has launched its official Facebook page and are encouraging all members’ and supporters to ‘like’ and ‘share’ it. The page, which will be used to publicise the union’s campaigns and initiatives, is available here. Dave Green, FBU national officer, said: “Social media is an...

A motion has been submitted in the House of Commons calling for the government to ensure the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review does not make further cuts to the fire and rescue service. Since 2010 nearly 7,000 firefighter jobs have been lost – equivalent to one in eight – with fire stations...

The fire and rescue service in Leicestershire is facing the biggest cuts in its history that will see firefighters struggle to their job effectively and safely. Extraordinary cuts could see 11 fire engines decommissioned and two fire stations close, with the only replacement for services being...