Employers’ pay proposal: Executive council assessment and members’ consultation
FBU general secretary Matt Wrack writes to PM over central government threats
FBU general secretary Matt Wrack has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in opposition to his government’s forthcoming attack on firefighters. In the letter Matt explains that the union is aware “of the likelihood of a White Paper addressing issues within the fire and rescue service”, and that...
A year of fighting the pandemic: time for a fair pay rise
Over the last year, firefighters have proven time and time again that they provide a vital public service protecting our communities. They have gone to extraordinary lengths to maintain and deliver essential services through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, we have all ensured that...
Government fire advisor appointment 'harbinger of doom', says FBU
Firefighters must be ready to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for their service, say the Fire Brigades Union, after the appointment of former National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC) chair Roy Wilsher as a government advisor on forthcoming reform to fire and rescue services in England. Wilsher, who served at the...
FBU brands annual HMICFRS report ‘Trojan horse’ for attacks on terms and conditions
The government’s inspector of fire and rescue services in England has used its annual ‘State of Fire’ report to attack the FBU and make a number of recommendations that would undermine the terms and conditions for frontline staff. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue...
