Pay

Do governments have to “balance the books” – and why is it always workers who pay the price? Professor Gregor Gall debunks the spin. At times of economic and political crisis, governments often erode and undermine – in other words, attack - public sector workers and their terms and conditions of...

Negotiations on pay reform are continuing at pace between the FBU and fire service employers. The National Joint Council met formally in early October. The discussions centre on the need for reform to the structure of fire service pay. At present, firefighters do not receive any structured pay...

Spring and summer this year were both record-breaking. Droughts and high temperatures created the perfect conditions for wildfires. Meanwhile, austerity has undermined the ability of the fire service to respond and a lack of national standards means that it’s pot luck how good your local fire cover...