A new chapter for our union
Brigade secretary unfairly dismissed
Staffordshire FBU brigade secretary Rob Moss was wrongly sacked on the grounds of capability, despite not being fitness tested for more than 12 months, an employment tribunal has found. (Image courtesy of Richard Price Local Democracy Reporter) Moss, 54, was dismissed from Staffordshire Fire and...
A vital part of union membership
In WW2, firefighters were hailed as 'heroes with grimy faces' as they battled the massive fires of the Blitz. But, when they or their families needed help they were often cast aside. The article from 1941 which appeared in the Daily Mirror tells the terrible story of how the families of four...
The strength of FBU membership
Unity is strength, and this key trade union principle was clearly recognised by the 11 new members from Portland fire station in Dorset, writes Dorset brigade organiser Scott Blandford. I paid a visit to Portland, a retained fire station in Dorset, last December, to discuss FBU membership benefits...
‘We present this award in recognition of 25 years of commitment to the union, the fire service and the public who we serve’
These are the words written on the certificate presented to FBU members, alongside a specially commissioned badge, who have completed 25 years in the union and fire service. The 25 year badge is a long standing award which recognises not only the length of time a member has served within the FBU...
UPDATED: Showtime from the Frontline
Long time friend and supporter of the FBU, comedian, activist and author, Mark Thomas, will be touring a new show in 2018, including an exclusive gig for FBU members. In 2009 Mark Thomas walked the entire length of the Israeli separation barrier in the West Bank. His subsequent book, Extreme...
