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Important information about joining the RDS modified scheme in England

By infobo
The FBU recently won a huge improvement in pensions for retained duty firefighters. The RDS modified scheme will come into force from 1 April 2015 and will be available to retained firefighters who worked between 1 July 2000 and 5 April 2006. Fire and rescue authorities must tell potentially...

Firefighter magazine April 2014

Cover Firefighter magazine April 2014
Firefighters and local communities stand up for safety, the cost of inadequate sprinkler regulations, victory over retained pensions but overall dispute continues and local government admits fire authorities.

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Election Of Retained Staff Executive Council Member

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Dear Brother/Sister, I am pleased to inform you that at close of nominations in the election for Retained Staff Executive Council Member, Brother Tam Mitchell has been re-elected to office unopposed...

Election Of Retained Staff Executive Council Member

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Dear Brother/Sister, I wish to advise you, in accordance with the Rules of the Union, that the Executive Council has decided to conduct an election for the position of Retained Staff Executive Council...
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FBU: Why vote YES in the pension ballot

By infobo
FBU members will receive ballot papers this week as part of the union’s campaign on pensions. These resources have been produced by the FBU to explain why it is important to vote YES. Bulletin explaining why to vote yes Bulletin for retained firefighters Circular [374MW] explaining the key issues...

Retained Firefighters' Pension Settlement

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Dear Brother/Sister Retained Firefighters' Pension Settlement: A victory for the Fire Brigades Union and for retained members The 'modified' scheme is another scheme we must now defend After a long...
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