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#ChooseToChallenge every day - not just on International Women's Day

By Rachel Rogers
International Women’s Day is a day to both celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness of gender equality. Any trade unionist will know that equality is a trade union principle and it is an FBU priority every single day of the year. The FBU’s National Women’s Committee (NWC) is committed to...

Election of national women's committee sectional chair

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Dear Brother/Sister ELECTION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMITTEE SECTIONAL CHAIR I am pleased to inform you that at the closing date for receipt of nominations in the election for National Women’s Committee...

Election of national women's committee sectional chair

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Dear Brother/Sister ELECTION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMITTEE SECTIONAL CHAIR I wish to advise you, in accordance with the Rules of the Union, that the Executive Council has decided to conduct an...
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Unwavering tenacity – women firefighters in WW2

By Ella Jane Pollard
Ella Jane Pollard, a firefighter’s daughter, wrote her university degree dissertation on women’s involvement in the British fire service and the Fire Brigades Union between 1939 and 1945. This is an edited extract. The Fireman’s Blitz is a term some across the service might be familiar with...

All Different All Equal

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Fairness and equality - and the right of every worker to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace - are at the very heart of what the trade union movement stands for. They are central to the work of the Fire Brigades Union. That is why our Fairness at Work policy is so important to us.

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"If you want to do it you can do it. You’ve just got to put your mind to it”.

By Helen Hague
When Hannah Lodder walked past the Llangrannog rowing club on the West Wales coast two and a half years ago, she thought joining could improve her social life. And she certainly wasn’t wrong. But what Hannah maybe didn’t realize was just how immersed she would become – as key team player, organiser...

Election of national women's committee sectional secretary

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Dear Brother/Sister ELECTION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMITTEE SECTIONAL SECRETARY I am pleased to inform you that at the closing date for receipt of nominations in the election for National Women’s...
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Fire Brigades Union response to HMICFRS inspections Tranche 3

By infobo
Responding to the third tranche of inspections from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union (FBU) general secretary, said: On the national view “This tranche of reports is a complete indictment of the government’s dangerous...

Election of national women members sectional secretary

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Dear Brother/Sister ELECTION OF NATIONAL WOMEN MEMBERS SECTIONAL SECRETARY I wish to advise you, in accordance with the Rules of the Union, that the Executive Council has decided to conduct an...

FBU good practice guidance for menopause

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World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing. However, the advice, support and assistance we provide for FBU members relating to the menopause is not, and must not be...

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