A guide to lobbying your MP
The government is removing the legal right to 'check-off' - don't let them silence you
Firefighters, along with almost 3.8 million other public sector workers, are at serious risk of losing the right to pay their union subscriptions directly from their pay packets, a process known as “check-off” which has been a right of trade union members since the post-war period. Union members can...
Event | After Corbyn's Victory, build the fight against Austerity
What “After Corbyn’s Victory, build the fight against Austerity” Where Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London, SW1H 9NH UK. When 1.30 – 4:30pm, Saturday 21 November 2015 The Trade Union Coordinating Group, which represents nine national trade unions including the FBU, have announced a major...
Police takeover of fire service will put safety at risk, warns Fire Brigades Union
Government proposals for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to take over management of the fire and rescue service would put public safety at risk, according to the Fire Brigades Union. The FBU’s comments come on the day its submission on the proposals was delivered to the Home Office. The...
Protest the Trade Union Bill at Parliament
What Lobby Parliament to protest the Trade Union Bill Where Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JY When Monday 2 November 2015 – 11:30 onwards The general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, Matt Wrack, has called for firefighters to join thousands of other trade union activists to protest...
