Firefighter pensions: Immediate detriment template letter

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Dear Brother/Sister Firefighter Pensions: Immediate Detriment Template Letter Circular 2021HOC0493MR outlined the successful outcome of the negotiations with the Local Government Association regarding...
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FBU scores significant pensions win

By Ben Duncan-Duggal
The FBU has secured a significant win for firefighters who are currently retired and who are not receiving their correct pension (immediate detriment cases) and those who were set to retire into an incorrect pension, after the introduction of the 2015 pension scheme. In December 2018 the Court of...

Immediate detriment: Memorandum of understanding

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Dear Brother/Sister Immediate Detriment: Memorandum of Understanding This circular and its attachment reports to members the conclusion and outcome of the without prejudice negotiations convened at...

Pensions update

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Dear Brother/Sister, Pensions Update This update is provided to reassure members of the continued progress on a number of pension related matters. All of the matters detailed within this circular are...

Firefighter magazine, April May 2021

Cover Firefighter magazine, April May 2021
April/May Firefighter has a double feature on the upcoming fight against the government’s attack on firefighters and their Grey Book, and lays out the reasons why firefighters must speak up and make their voice heard to protect ‘our say in our service’ and hard won terms and conditions. “A reckless...

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O’Brien v Ministry of Justice outcome update

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Dear Brother/Sister O’Brien v Ministry of Justice outcome update Background The Fire Brigades Union brought claims for retained firefighters under the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable...
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Fire Brigades Union taking employers back to court over withheld pensions

By Anna Zych
Union threatens to sue every fire and rescue authority if pensions are not returned. The Fire Brigades Union has launched High Court legal proceedings in a bid to force fire and rescue authorities (FRAs) to finally hand back retired firefighters their full pensions, pensions to which they are...
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