Grenfell: Suggestions of racism in operational response

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Dear Brother / Sister GRENFELL: SUGGESTIONS OF RACISM IN OPERATIONAL RESPONSE There has been some media and public debate around suggestions or accusations that the fire service response to the...

FBU good practice guidance for menopause

Cover FBU good practice guidance for menopause
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...

Stand up to racism March 2019 credit Mark Thomas

Hate vs Hope: The threat of right wing nationalism

By Cameron Matthews
To mark Black History Month, Cameron Matthews, chair, black and ethnic minority members committee, explores the current context of right wing nationalism. “If you are silent in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Desmond Tutu. Across the globe we are seeing an...

Firefighter magazine, August/September 2019

Cover Firefighter magazine, August/September 2019
This issue of Firefighter celebrates the union’s successful pensions win, demonstrating why all firefighters should be members of the FBU. In addition to regional campaign updates, the union's campaign Grenfell: Never Again demands answers and action. Also in this issue: an extended feature written...

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National LGBT+ members school 2019

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NATIONAL LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANS MEMBERS’ SCHOOL 2019 TUESDAY 29 – THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 2019, PENDULUM HOTEL AND MANCHESTER CONFERENCE CENTRE, WESTON BUILDING, SACKVILLE STREET, MANCHESTER M1...

Firefighter magazine, April/May 2019

Cover Firefighter magazine, April/May 2019
This issue includes news of the union’s major victory that additional pay allowances must count towards pensions and results of the recent pay consultation. Matt Wrack, general secretary, speaks about investing in the fire service. The features also include an interview with Brendan Woodhouse, a...

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Fighting for menstrual health awareness in the fire service

By infobo
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women in the UK, yet many women suffer in silence. 1 For Endometriosis Awareness Week, one of our members shares her...
Anti Racist Rally March 17 11 2018 #2

Protesting against the politics of hate

By Riccardo La Torre
On 16 March thousands of trade unionists and anti-racists will take to the streets of London, Cardiff and Glasgow to protest the politics of hate, writes Eastern Regional Secretary Riccardo la Torre. I and fellow firefighters will be joining them, continuing the Fire Brigades Union’s proud history...

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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