Firefighters with FBU appliance at rally

Time to deliver: Join us on 8 October

On Tuesday 8 October, firefighters from every corner of the UK will descend on Westminster to demand that the new government delivers a fire and rescue service that is fit for the future. FBU general secretary Matt Wrack explains why. The result of the general election was a crushing blow for the...
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Covid preparedness

The first report by the UK Covid-19 inquiry, published in July, confirmed the impact of austerity on pandemic preparedness. The inquiry is examining the state of the UK’s structures and procedures to plan for and respond to a pandemic. Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett concluded that: “The UK entered...
Matt Wrack meets firefighter at Grenfell silent walk

Demanding justice, fighting for change

This is the first issue of Firefighter magazine to be published under a Labour government in more than 14 years. No one working in, or paying attention to, the fire and rescue service will be oblivious to the damage done by Tory rule. As we report, only this month freedom of information requests by...

Grenfell Tower Inquiry- Phase 2 Report

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Grenfell Tower Inquiry – Phase 2 Report The final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has now been published. The FBU was a core participant of the Inquiry, and we represented the interests of...

Age Discrimination Remedy

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Age Discrimination Remedy This circular updates members on two important specific matters arising from the age discrimination remedy. Annual Benefit Statement (ABS) and Remediable Service Statement...

Time to deliver: FBU national rally and lobby of Parliament

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TIME TO DELIVER: FBU national rally and lobby of Parliament Investment | Standards | Workers’ rights In recent years, we have seen how much we can achieve when we stand together. Despite years of cuts...
Striking is a fundamental right

FBU welcomes news that Labour set to scrap 'authoritarian' anti union laws

By Alice Dann
The Fire Brigades Union has welcomed news that the government is set to scrap 'authoritarian' anti trade union laws introduced by the Conservatives. Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack said: "Firefighters and other working people will say good riddance to these authoritarian and...
Rally organised by TUC and PCS Protect the right to strike c Jess Hurd

FBU hails "beginning of the end" for latest Tory anti-union laws

By Ben Duncan-Duggal
It was revealed today that government departments have been instructed not to implement the Minimum Service Levels Act. The legislation, which came into force last year, could allow employers in six key industries - fire and rescue, health, education, border security, transport and nuclear...
Zarah Sultana speaking at firefighter's manifesto rally

Whip must be restored to two-child cap rebels, says firefighters' union

By Alice Dann
Labour has withdrawn the whip from seven MPs who voted for an amendment to scrap the two child cap on benefits last night. Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, said: 1.6 million children are affected by the two child cap, and 300,000 childen live in poverty as a result of it. The UK is...
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FBU hails end of "living nightmare" of Bibby Stockholm barge

By Alice Dann
The government has announced that the Bibby Stockholm barge will no longer host asylum seekers from January. Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, said: The Bibby Stockholm must be consigned to history along with the cruelty it represents. The Fire Brigades Union warned that the barge...
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