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Tory concession on Trade Union Bill is step in the right direction but nowhere near enough, say firefighters
The government will drop plans to outlaw 'check-off' arrangements by which trade union members pay their contributions direct from their wages. Commenting on this news Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, said: “The government’s u-turn is clearly a welcome move and follows...
It's a lie that we can't afford decent public services, firefighters' union leader tells Scottish TUC
The leader of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), Matt Wrack, today told delegates at the Scottish Trades Union Congress, that the Panama papers have exposed the lie that our society can’t afford decent public services. Wrack said: “Systematic tax avoidance, the Panama papers have shown, is everyday...
Lords deliver blow to government on trade union bill
The government’s trade union bill suffered three humiliating defeats in its report stage reading in the House of Lords on Wednesday night. Peers voted against the government by a margin of nearly 2 to 1 on amendments relating to electronic balloting, facility time and political campaigning funds...
The story behind our new logo
Designer Sam Lachlan on the challenge of updating the new FBU logo without losing its heritage Back in 2015 the FBU approached us with the opportunity to update its badge. It was felt that the existing FBU badge was loaded with character but posed problems in its functionality and application. We...
Can you capture the essence of fire and rescue work in one picture?
The FBU's head office has a cold, sparsely decorated wall that is in need of a real warming up. With the help of our members’ photographic skills – not to mention the prize on offer from our sponsors College Hill Press – we’re hoping that the 2016 FBU photography competition will help fill it. We’re...
