FBU demands pay increase at virtual NJC negotiations
The FBU has called on employers to implement an “immediate and substantial increase” in pay for firefighters and control staff, as pay negotiations commenced by video conference. Representing the employees’ side at the National Joint Council (NJC), which negotiates pay in the fire and rescue service...
Firefighters in Scotland reject pay offer
Firefighters in Scotland have rejected a pay offer that would have led to them taking on significant areas of health and social care work. Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) rejected the offer from their employer, voting by a margin of 60% to 40% on an 81% turnout. The Scottish Fire and Rescue...
Scottish firefighters urged to reject new pay proposal
Scottish firefighters are urged to reject a new pay offer from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), after employers have failed to fully address the concerns raised by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). The new proposal comes after the initial pay offer was resoundingly rejected by firefighters in...
