Durham Miners' Gala Appeal

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2012HOC0661MW
Dear Brother/Sister Please find enclosed an appeal from the Durham Miners' Association seeking financial support to ensure the future of the Durham Miners' Gala. You will see from the leaflet that the...

FBU Discussion Pamphlet: Public ownership of the banks

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2012HOC0633MW
Dear Brother/Sister The FBU, like other trade unions, is involved in the debate on austerity and the case for an alternative. The austerity policies of the coalition government provide the background...
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16 November Joe Strummer 10th anniversary Acton FBU memorial event

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With just four weeks to go until Friday November 16 th 2012, when musicians and trade union members will gather in Joe Strummer’s spiritual stomping ground of Notting Hill to remember a true rock rebel, organisers announced today that Hard-Fi have been added to the line up and will play a special...

Remembering the FBU strikes and Joe Strummer

By infobo
Members will recall that during the FBU’s national pay strikes of 2002-03, a benefit gig for firefighters was held at Acton Town Hall, featuring legendary Clash frontman, the late Joe Strummer, and his backing band The Mescaleros. November 2012 will see the 10th anniversary of that gig, and FBU...

TUC Demonstration Against Austerity: October 20th

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2012HOC0262MW
Dear Brother/Sister Following debate at recent meetings, the TUC has now reached agreement for a mass demonstration in London under the banner of "A future that works". It will take place on October...

Update on Local Government Pension Scheme

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2012HOC0181MW
Dear Brother/Sister, The FBU has a seat on the LGPS Joint Trade Union Side Officials Meeting where it feeds into the discussions and receives updates regarding the latest negotiations between the...

Union green reps survey 2012 – take part now!

By infobo
The Labour Research Department (LRD) is carrying out a new green reps survey for trade unions and the TUC. The FBU is supporting the survey and would like officials and members to complete the questionnaire as soon as possible. You can complete this survey on LRD’s website. The survey will provide a...

CPI/RPI Legal Challenge: Court Case Result and Appeal

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Dear Brother/Sister You will be aware that the FBU has challenged the Government's imposed change to the way pensions are increased to take account of inflation; from a practice using the Retail Price...
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